US Bridges

T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.5W 0.4S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521055004229

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. is a steel culvert carrying T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-59 246 Street
CrossesTrib. to Nine Mile Ck.
Location2.5W 0.4S of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10375, -95.15069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T-59 246 Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.