US Bridges

Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.0W 2.6N of Lane · Structure no. 000301055005104

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTennessee (5.6-19)
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location4.0W 2.6N of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47226, -95.15698
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 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 Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to 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 Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee (5.6-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.