US Bridges

Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.9E of Pomona · Structure no. 000000000300440

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1162 19.0-4.95
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location3.5N 1.9E of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66638, -95.4168
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2010)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$590,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose 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 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1162 19.0-4.95 over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.