US Bridges

Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.9W of Agenda · Structure no. 000790799603360

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. T-22.7
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.0N 4.9W of Agenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74064, -97.52466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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$410,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. T-22.7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. T-22.7 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.