US Bridges

I135 US81 NB over Turkey Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.06 MI N Njct K260 NB · Structure no. 999913500590201

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 US81 NB over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 US81 NB over 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 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.

It carries about 6,834 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 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 NB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.06 MI N Njct K260 NB
RouteInterstate 135
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30556, -97.60667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 NB over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is I135 US81 NB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I135 US81 NB over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is I135 US81 NB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 US81 NB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.