Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.8E of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300500
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.