US Bridges

Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.98 MI N JCT K68 · Structure no. 999905900300581

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,160
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,130 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower Terrace
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.98 MI N JCT K68
RouteCounty Highway 2429
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65014, -95.26763
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,160 (2009)
Projected traffic7,130 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson 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 Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek carry?

About 7,160 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Terrace over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.