US Bridges

S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1000 Ft S of 21st · Structure no. 000000000670620

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,845 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Santa Fe Ave.
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location1000 Ft S of 21st
RouteCity Street 1942
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65728, -95.45267
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2014)
Projected traffic3,845 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S. Santa Fe Ave. over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.