US Bridges

Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.1N 2.0W of Chetopa · Structure no. 000000000500620

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1139
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.1N 2.0W of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 1139
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09338, -95.13938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1139 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 Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1139 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.