US Bridges

Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 20 Ft. S. of 1-35 · Structure no. 519000460000019

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLamar Ave.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location20 Ft. S. of 1-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04405, -94.65612
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2007)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar Ave. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Ave. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.