US Bridges

Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.8E of Homewood · Structure no. 000301033805060

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton (8-8.8)
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location1.8E of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50646, -95.34506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic90 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 Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton (8-8.8) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.