US Bridges

US40 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Logan County, Kansas · 1.76MI NE Wallace Coln · Structure no. 999904000550041

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US40 HWY over Turkey Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.76MI NE Wallace Coln
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9675, -101.45306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2023)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US40 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.