US Bridges

Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.6N of Earlton · Structure no. 000000000670470

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1331 8-9.40
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location0.6N of Earlton
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59569, -95.47108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1331 8-9.40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1331 8-9.40 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.