US Bridges

E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0W of Kirwin · Structure no. 000740627803385

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 400 Rd. (191)
CrossesTurner Creek
Location3.0N 1.0W of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72023, -99.14627
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E. 400 Rd. (191) over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.