US Bridges

US-40 Bs over Franks Creek

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Geary County, Kansas · 0.1 MI WEXIT300 Bs · Structure no. 9999040B0310701

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 Bs over Franks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 Bs over Franks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 Bs
CrossesFranks Creek
Location0.1 MI WEXIT300 Bs
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03, -96.78611
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2023)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-40 Bs over Franks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 Bs over Franks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-40 Bs over Franks Creek carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-40 Bs over Franks Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 Bs over Franks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.