US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 6.0W of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760190

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 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 1993, so it is 32 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 30 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
Location6.0W of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51401, -98.93982
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 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 Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.