US Bridges

Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.3N 1.8W of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000060285

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Rd. Rs 705
CrossesTennyson Creek
Location0.3N 1.8W of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85167, -95.01444
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Rd. Rs 705 over Tennyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.