US Bridges

Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 8500 Swartz Rd. · Structure no. 514301050000061

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSwartz Street
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location8500 Swartz Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08001, -94.77481
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swartz Street over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Swartz Street over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.