US Bridges

US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 8.72 MI N K47 · Structure no. 999916900670651

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 5,561 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,945 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location8.72 MI N K47
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65361, -95.47944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,561 (2023)
Projected traffic7,945 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 Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US169 HWY over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.