US Bridges

I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.71 MI N Njct K260 SB · Structure no. 999913500590151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 6,834 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 US81 SB
CrossesRunning Turkey Creek
Location5.71 MI N Njct K260 SB
RouteInterstate 135
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29083, -97.59
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,834 (2023)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 US81 SB over Running 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 US81 SB over Running Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.