US Bridges

K7 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 6.52 MI N Njct K52 · Structure no. 999900700540131

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K7 HWY over Turkey Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.52 MI N Njct K52
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22611, -94.85167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic914 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K7 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.