13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadNeosho County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.8E of Chanute · Structure no. 000671027806240
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.