US Bridges

Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.9E of Princeton · Structure no. 000000000300080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52 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 7.0-13.9
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.9E of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.492, -95.25109
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic721 (2010)
Projected traffic750 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 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over 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 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 7.0-13.9 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.