US Bridges

Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 2.4N of Croft · Structure no. 000000000760260

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 547 -Sw 140 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location2.4N of Croft
RouteCounty Highway 547
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53878, -98.99556
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave 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 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 547 -Sw 140 Ave over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.