US Bridges

FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 400FT N of 57th ST · Structure no. 418600462865006

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2865(MER. Dr.)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location400FT N of 57th ST
RouteCity Street 2865
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0271, -94.69333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2004)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) 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 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.