US Bridges

Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.3N of Chetopa · Structure no. 000000000500610

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1139
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0W 2.3N of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 1139
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08175, -95.1393
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2013)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1139 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.