US Bridges

Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.0E 0.5N of Princeton · Structure no. 000000000300560

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1164 7.55-18.0
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location5.0E 0.5N of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 1164
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49935, -95.17537
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic93 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 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 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1164 7.55-18.0 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.