US Bridges

Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.1E of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000300050

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 259 7.0-7.1
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location1.5S 0.1E of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4921, -95.37621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.