US Bridges

US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 4.15 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 999905600231901

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,975 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesEast Fork Tauy Creek
Location4.15 MI E of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78194, -95.19222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,975 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy 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 June 2024.

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

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over East Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.