US Bridges

US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.8M N of I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301101

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,547 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 263 ft wide.

CarriesUS-59 Highway
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.8M N of I-35
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66889, -95.25444
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width263 ft (80.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2023)
Projected traffic3,547 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 Highway over Wilson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 263 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 Highway over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.