US Bridges

Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 900 S of Grant Circle · Structure no. 421950462831265

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrontage RD
CrossesTurkey Ck Trib
Location900 S of Grant Circle
RouteCity Street 2831
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99097, -94.69907
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Frontage RD over Turkey Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.