US Bridges

Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.0E of N. Otawa · Structure no. 000301049004869

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada (17.1-16)
CrossesTauy Creek
Location3.0E of N. Otawa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64098, -95.21166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada (17.1-16) over 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 Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada (17.1-16) over Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.