US Bridges

K68 HWY over Nugent Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 11.86 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999906800300721

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over Nugent Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K68 HWY over Nugent 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 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 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
CrossesNugent Creek
Location11.86 MI E Osage Coln
RouteState Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60833, -95.29
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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 Nugent Creek built?

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

What condition is K68 HWY over Nugent 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 K68 HWY over Nugent Creek carry?

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

How long is K68 HWY over Nugent Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over Nugent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.