US Bridges

Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.5W of Rantoul · Structure no. 000000000300280

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 597 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 264 11.0-18.8
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location3.5W of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54942, -95.1653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2010)
Projected traffic597 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 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 264 11.0-18.8 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.