US Bridges

Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck.

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 279 4.0E 0.5S of Rose · Structure no. 001041007006045

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Rd.
CrossesBranch of E. Buffalo Ck.
Location279 4.0E 0.5S of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78419, -95.61614
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. 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 Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.