US Bridges

Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0E 4.8S of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000000000300130

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 1.2-3.0
CrossesIantha Creek
Location1.0E 4.8S of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40786, -95.45326
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic240 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 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 1.2-3.0 over Iantha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.