US Bridges

Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.5W 3.9N of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000000000990220

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 652 23-D.2
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.5W 3.9N of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14283, -96.09192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 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 traffic79 (2013)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 652 23-D.2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 652 23-D.2 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.