US Bridges

US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.14 MI S of I35 · Structure no. 999906900462561

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 North Bound 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 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 19,581 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,379 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 North Bound
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.14 MI S of I35
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03861, -94.67028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,581 (2023)
Projected traffic20,379 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is US69 North Bound 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek carry?

About 19,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US69 North Bound over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.