SB US-59 Hwy over West Fork Tauy Creek
Franklin County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SB US-59 Hwy over West Fork Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,907 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 180 of the 332 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated good (54.2%); 14 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 122 ft |
| Location | 6.8M N of I-35 |
| NBI structure number | 999905900301161 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US59 Hwy over Rock Creek Drainage | 1980 | 12,700 | Good |
| US59 Hwy over Rock Creek | 1980 | 12,700 | Good |
| I35 Hwy SB over Walnut Creek | 1957 | 11,016 | Good |
| I35 Hwy NB over Walnut Creek | 1957 | 11,016 | Good |
| I35 Hwy SB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass | 1958 | 10,506 | Fair |
| I35 Hwy NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass | 1958 | 10,506 | Fair |
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