US Bridges

FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5 Miles West of I-35 · Structure no. 418600462724004

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 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 is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2724 (sm Pkwy)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of I-35
RouteCity Street 2724
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01485, -94.70078
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 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 structure7
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.