US Bridges

Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck.

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 280 4.0E 1.5S of Rose · Structure no. 001041007006064

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 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.
Location280 4.0E 1.5S of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77, -95.61625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Rd. over Branch of E. Buffalo Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.