US Bridges

NB US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.8M N of I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301151

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,582 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB US-59 HWY
CrossesWest Fork Tauy Creek
Location6.8M N of I-35
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72556, -95.26806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,907 (2023)
Projected traffic5,582 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB US-59 HWY over West Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 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 February 2024.

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

About 3,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.