US Bridges

202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 241 9.2N 0.9W US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001040991105728

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries202nd Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location241 9.2N 0.9W US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01378, -95.75669
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202nd 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 202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 202nd 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.