US Bridges

EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0S.W. of Princeton · Structure no. 000301041005101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEISENHOWER(5.9-12)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.0S.W. of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47788, -95.28606
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over 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 EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns EISENHOWER(5.9-12) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.