US Bridges

MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · N.E. of Peoria · Structure no. 000301055804929

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMONTANA(14.1-19.8)
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
LocationN.E. of Peoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59501, -95.14109
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory 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 MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns MONTANA(14.1-19.8) over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.