US Bridges

Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 7.90E of K 7 HWY · Structure no. 426350462724024

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSm Pkwy
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
Location7.90E of K 7 HWY
RouteCity Street 2724
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01476, -94.71024
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2017)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Sm Pkwy over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.