US Bridges

Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 004 7.2W VERNON&2.9W US75 · Structure no. 000000001040004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 291 180th RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location004 7.2W VERNON&2.9W US75
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98119, -95.79175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 180th RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 180th RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.