US Bridges

Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · N of Southwest Blvd · Structure no. 514301050000391

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek Acces
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationN of Southwest Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05932, -94.6264
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek Acces over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek Acces over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.