Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek
FairPosted for loadWoodson County, Kansas · 012 5.2N 8.0W JCT US75&54 · Structure no. 000000001040012
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 552 Elk RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 552 Elk RD over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.