US Bridges

1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1 E of 1300-FLORIDA · Structure no. 000000000020005

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1300 RD F.1-13.0
CrossesThomas Creek
Location0.1 E of 1300-FLORIDA
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2132, -95.4236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2014)
Projected traffic138 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 RD F.1-13.0 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.