US Bridges

Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.4W of Le Loup · Structure no. 000000000300250

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 672 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 263 21.0-15.6
CrossesEast Fork Tauy Creek
Location3.4W of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69504, -95.22011
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2013)
Projected traffic672 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 263 21.0-15.6 over East Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.