US Bridges

Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 3.0N of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000790590

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1462
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location3.0N of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 1462
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75524, -97.53905
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1462 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1462 over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.