US Bridges

Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.0W of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301047404780

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford (22-15.4)
CrossesMiddle Fork Tauy Creek
Location1.0N 3.0W of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70957, -95.2149
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 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 Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford (22-15.4) over Middle Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.