US Bridges

West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1N of 75th. St. · Structure no. 518600460000005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Frontage Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1N of 75th. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9936, -94.70084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2004)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Frontage Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.