US Bridges

Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib.

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · W. Ks Ave. E. of 86th St. · Structure no. 514301050000065

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib. 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 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Avenue
CrossesLittle Turkey Ck. Trib.
LocationW. Ks Ave. E. of 86th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08725, -94.77874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib. built?

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

What condition is Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib. 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 Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib. carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Ck. Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.