US Bridges

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Turkey Creek

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 6.5W of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760180

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over Turkey Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 544 - SW 90 ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.5W of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
StateKansas
Coordinates37.514, -98.95092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 544 - SW 90 ST over 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 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 Turkey Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.