US Bridges

US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 11.90 MI N Anderson Coln · Structure no. 999905900300531

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,749 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesRock Creek Drainage
Location11.90 MI N Anderson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54944, -95.26778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,104 (2023)
Projected traffic7,749 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage carry?

About 6,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Rock Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.