US Bridges

US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.56 MI N Anderson Coln · Structure no. 999905900300791

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesMiddle Creek Drainage
Location5.56 MI N Anderson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46694, -95.25889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,387 (2023)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Middle Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage 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 2024.

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

About 5,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Middle Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.