US Bridges

Switzer RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · .5 MI S of 75th St. · Structure no. 526350460000037

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer RD over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitzer RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.5 MI S of 75th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9864, -94.70543
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Switzer RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer RD over Turkey Creek 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 Switzer RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Switzer RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Switzer RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.