US Bridges

US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 10.30 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999905600230091

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,771 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesWest Fork Tauy Creek Drg
Location10.30 MI E Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78222, -95.31028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,771 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.