US Bridges

US169 HWY over Turkey Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.49 MI N K47 · Structure no. 999916900670631

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US169 HWY over Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 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 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,388 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.49 MI N K47
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62111, -95.47944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2023)
Projected traffic8,388 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US169 HWY over 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 US169 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.