US Bridges

Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Turkey Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 044 10.0W of Vernon · Structure no. 000000001040044

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Turkey Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 180th RD
CrossesBranch of Turkey Creek
Location044 10.0W of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98153, -95.84431
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of 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 Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.