US Bridges

17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.5S 0.1E of Chanute · Structure no. 000671025106280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries17-4.1 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location4.5S 0.1E of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 6714
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61623, -95.45104
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-4.1 Minor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 17-4.1 Minor over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.