US Bridges

FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.6 Miles West of I-35 · Structure no. 418600462724003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
42,800
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2724 (sm Pkwy)
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
Location0.6 Miles West of I-35
RouteCity Street 2724
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01474, -94.70368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,800 (2004)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 42,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.