Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek
PoorFranklin County, Kansas · 0.7N 4.2W of Centropolis · Structure no. 000000000300200
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.