US Bridges

Rs 259 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.4W of Rantoul · Structure no. 000000000300110

Built
1960
65 years old
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 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 259 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 259 7.5-21.6
CrossesEast Br. Mosquito Creek
Location3.5S 0.4W of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49911, -95.10997
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 259 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito 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 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 259 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 259 7.5-21.6 over East Br. Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.