US Bridges

Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.9N of Lane · Structure no. 000301055005141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTennessee (3.9-19)
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location4.0W 0.9N of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44689, -95.15706
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic10 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 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 Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennessee (3.9-19) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee (3.9-19) over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.