US Bridges

Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .2 S FINNEY-2100 · Structure no. 000000000020026

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFinney E.5-20.8
CrossesKenoma Creek
Location.2 S FINNEY-2100
RouteCounty Highway 1244
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32958, -95.43425
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2014)
Projected traffic222 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma 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 Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Finney E.5-20.8 over Kenoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.