US Bridges

Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 8800 Kansas Ave · Structure no. 514301050000066

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,610
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Avenue
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location8800 Kansas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08728, -94.78177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Avenue 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 Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Avenue over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.