US Bridges

US59 HWY over Middle Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.39 MI N Anderson Coln · Structure no. 999905900300801

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

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US59 HWY over Middle Creek 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 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 5,387 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 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
Location6.39 MI N Anderson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47667, -95.26722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 built?

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

What condition is US59 HWY over Middle 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 US59 HWY over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is US59 HWY over Middle Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.