US Bridges

Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5W of Lane · Structure no. 000000000300330

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 265 3.2-21.5
CrossesLittle Sac Br.Pott Creek
Location1.5W of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43704, -95.11146
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2013)
Projected traffic306 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 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott 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 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 265 3.2-21.5 over Little Sac Br.Pott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.