US Bridges

Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.2W of Rantoul · Structure no. 000000000300100

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 259 7.0-20.5
CrossesTrib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck
Location4.0S 1.2W of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49243, -95.12638
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2013)
Projected traffic834 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck 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 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 259 7.0-20.5 over Trib. W. Br. Mosquito Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.