US Bridges

Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 10.0N of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660440

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1266 A-15
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location10.0N of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 1266
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9871, -96.1447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1266 A-15 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1266 A-15 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.