US Bridges

Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.7E of Centropolis · Structure no. 000000000300220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 22.3-8.7
CrossesMinneola Creek
Location0.7E of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71358, -95.338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola 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 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 22.3-8.7 over Minneola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.