US Bridges

Hamilton (8-15.1) over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.1E of Princeton · Structure no. 000301047105060

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton (8-15.1) over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hamilton (8-15.1) over 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton (8-15.1)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.5N 2.1E of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50681, -95.22942
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 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 traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (8-15.1) over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Hamilton (8-15.1) 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 Hamilton (8-15.1) over Middle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hamilton (8-15.1) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton (8-15.1) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.