US Bridges

Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 5.5N 1.6W of Pomona · Structure no. 000000000300520

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1163 21.0-1.4
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location5.5N 1.6W of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 1163
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69524, -95.48341
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2010)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1163 21.0-1.4 over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.