US Bridges

Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.3S 5.5E of Centropolis · Structure no. 000000000300230

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 22.0-13.5
CrossesWest Fork Tauy Creek
Location0.3S 5.5E of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70957, -95.25248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic152 (2013)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 22.0-13.5 over West Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.