US Bridges

Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · S. Edge of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000000300270

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 263 21.9-22.5
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationS. Edge of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70876, -95.08283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2013)
Projected traffic596 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 263 21.9-22.5 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.