US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 5.ON of Stanton · Structure no. 000611067004884

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location5.ON of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63036, -95.04681
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.