US Bridges

Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.7E of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301049704885

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy 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 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 16.5-16.7
CrossesTauy Creek
Location2.7E of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63014, -95.19884
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 16.5-16.7 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 Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 16.5-16.7 over Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.