US Bridges

Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.63 MI S-Of-N Coln · Structure no. 999905900300811

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US-59 HWY
CrossesWest Fork Tauy Creek
Location1.63 MI S-Of-N Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1977
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7145, -95.26963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic2,900 (2010)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek built?

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

What condition is Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.