US Bridges

E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1E of Mulvane · Structure no. 000960833306520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 130 Ave N.
CrossesTurner Creek
Location1.1E of Mulvane
RouteCounty Highway 9622
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44925, -97.21736
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E 130 Ave N. over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.