US Bridges

K68 HWY over Hickory Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.40 MI E of I35 · Structure no. 999906800300871

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over Hickory Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesHickory Creek
Location6.40 MI E of I35
RouteState Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6225, -95.11361
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2023)
Projected traffic4,616 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is K68 HWY over Hickory 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 Hickory Creek carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.