US Bridges

Turkey Road over South Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 036 4.0E 2.0N of Rose · Structure no. 000000001040036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Road over South Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Turkey Road over South Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Road
CrossesSouth Owl Creek
Location036 4.0E 2.0N of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 1881
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81903, -95.61575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2044
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 Turkey Road over South Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Road over South Owl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Road over South Owl Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Turkey Road over South Owl Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Road over South Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.