US Bridges

340 Rd. over Trib. Mid.Br. Turkey Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.0W of Tampa · Structure no. 000570833604980

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340 Rd. over Trib. Mid.Br. Turkey Ck. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 340 Rd. over Trib. Mid.Br. Turkey Ck. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 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 Ck.
Location1.0N 3.0W of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5659, -97.21392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340 Rd. over Trib. Mid.Br. Turkey Ck. 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 Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.