US Bridges

350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.7W of Tampa · Structure no. 000570843704960

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries350 Rd.
CrossesEast Turkey Creek
Location2.0N 1.7W of Tampa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58033, -97.11906
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic42 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 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 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek 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 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 350 Rd. over East Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.