US Bridges

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 7.5W of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760165

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 544 - SW 90 ST
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location7.5W of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51394, -98.96603
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.