US Bridges

Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.5W 1.4N of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000990951004226

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 24
CrossesTrib Turkey Creek
Location4.5W 1.4N of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10804, -96.11354
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 24 over Trib 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 Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 24 over Trib Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.