US Bridges

Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.0N of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000790600

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1462
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5E 3.0N of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 1462
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75608, -97.51631
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic17 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$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1462 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1462 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.