US Bridges

Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · At Centropolis · Structure no. 000000000300210

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 22.4-8.3
CrossesEight Mile Creek
LocationAt Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71517, -95.34485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2010)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile 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 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.