US Bridges

K68 HWY over Island Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 10.91 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999906800300711

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over Island Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesIsland Creek
Location10.91 MI E Osage Coln
RouteState Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60833, -95.3075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2023)
Projected traffic5,573 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K68 HWY over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K68 HWY over Island 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over Island Creek carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over Island Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.