US Bridges

US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 6.99 MI N Wjct US-160 · Structure no. 999905900500111

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 3,016 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location6.99 MI N Wjct US-160
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29472, -95.2675
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,016 (2023)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over Bachelor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 3,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.