US Bridges

Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.9E of Princeton · Structure no. 000301043905100

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFinney (6.0-13.9)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.5S 0.9E of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47748, -95.25247
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney (6.0-13.9) 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 Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Finney (6.0-13.9) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.