US Bridges

Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · S. Outskirts of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000300030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 259 8.3-7.0
CrossesPayne Creek
LocationS. Outskirts of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51033, -95.37877
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2013)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 8.3-7.0 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.