US Bridges

Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.2N of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000000000300140

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 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 260 7.2-3.0
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location1.0E 1.2N of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49535, -95.45289
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
Projected traffic396 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 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal 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 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 7.2-3.0 over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.