US Bridges

Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 3.7N 1.3E of Burns · Structure no. 000570873105562

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArrow Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.7N 1.3E of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14019, -96.85583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.