US Bridges

340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk.

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.4W of Tampa · Structure no. 000570833304980

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries340 Rd.
CrossesTrib Mid Br. Turkey Crk.
Location1.0N 3.4W of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56584, -97.21909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 340 Rd. over Trib Mid Br. Turkey Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.