US Bridges

86th Street over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 86th. S. of Kansas Ave. · Structure no. 514301050000062

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Little Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location86th. S. of Kansas Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08667, -94.77905
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2007)
Projected traffic750 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 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.