US Bridges

K63 HWY over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 7.64 MI N Wjct US36 · Structure no. 999906300660231

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K63 HWY over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K63 HWY over Turkey Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesK63 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.64 MI N Wjct US36
RouteState Highway 63
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95056, -96.05306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K63 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K63 HWY 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K63 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K63 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K63 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.