US Bridges

Rs 259 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.2E of Princeton · Structure no. 000000000300090

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 259 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to 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 36 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 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 6.9-14.2
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location1.2E of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49079, -95.24416
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 259 6.9-14.2 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 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 6.9-14.2 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.