US Bridges

293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.7S 3.8E of Barclay · Structure no. 000700983805020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries293rd ST 31
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.7S 3.8E of Barclay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53546, -95.80662
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 293rd ST 31 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 293rd ST 31 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.