US Bridges

K33 HWY over Hickory Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.62 MI N K 68 · Structure no. 999903300300851

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K33 HWY over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K33 HWY over Hickory Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK33 HWY
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.62 MI N K 68
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64639, -95.08361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K33 HWY over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K33 HWY over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K33 HWY over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K33 HWY over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K33 HWY over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.