US Bridges

Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.0W 0.4S of Centropolis · Structure no. 000000000300190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 21.6-3.0
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location5.0W 0.4S of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70553, -95.44552
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2010)
Projected traffic308 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 21.6-3.0 over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.