US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 7.0W of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760170

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
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 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 544 - SW 90 ST
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location7.0W of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51398, -98.95681
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic110 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 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 Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 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 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 November 2024.

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

About 90 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.