US Bridges

Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.6E of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000301025605140

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas (4-4.6)
CrossesSac Creek
Location2.0S 1.6E of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 3004
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4484, -95.42118
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac 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 Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas (4-4.6) over Sac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.