US Bridges

Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5W of Princeton · Structure no. 000000000300070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 259 7.0-11.5
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location1.5W of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.492, -95.29292
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2013)
Projected traffic696 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 7.0-11.5 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.