US Bridges

US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.33 MI N K47 · Structure no. 999916900670611

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesTurkey CR Drainage
Location3.33 MI N K47
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57667, -95.47167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2023)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage 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 US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Turkey CR Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.