US Bridges

FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 150FT S of Johnson Drive · Structure no. 418600462865008

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2865(MER. Dr.)
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib.
Location150FT S of Johnson Drive
RouteCity Street 2865
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02136, -94.69423
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2004)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2865(MER. Dr.) over Turkey Creek Trib. 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 Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.