US Bridges

US75 HWY over Turkey Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 3.84 MI S K-58 Sjct · Structure no. 999907501040191

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US75 HWY over Turkey Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.84 MI S K-58 Sjct
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02694, -95.73889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 HWY over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US75 HWY 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.