US Bridges

Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 7.0W 3.2N of Paola · Structure no. 000611071004888

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis RD
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location7.0W 3.2N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62545, -95.01142
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indianapolis RD over Trib. to 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 August 2024.

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

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.