US Bridges

Franklin RD over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.7W 0.3N of LA Fontaine · Structure no. 001030979506567

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin RD over Duck Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.7W 0.3N of LA Fontaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40547, -95.86121
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD over Duck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Franklin RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.