US Bridges

Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.4S of Ransomville · Structure no. 000301027005084

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida (6.6-5)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.4S of Ransomville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48648, -95.41582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 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 Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida (6.6-5) over 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 Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Florida (6.6-5) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.