US Bridges

Rs 566 over Turkey Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.75S and 0.25E of Wayne · Structure no. 00000000079B230

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 566 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 566 over Turkey Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 566
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.75S and 0.25E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 566
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70392, -97.53727
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 566 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 566 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 566 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 566 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 566 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.