US Bridges

Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.7S of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000300390

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1066 5.7-7.0
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location2.7S of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 1066
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47513, -95.37889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2013)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.