US Bridges

360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.5W of Tampa · Structure no. 000570835204940

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries360 Rd.
CrossesMiddle Branch Turkey Ck.
Location3.0N 2.5W of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59503, -97.20158
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 360 Rd. over Middle Branch Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.