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Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.7N of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000300660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1647 9.3-7.0
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.7N of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 1647
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52452, -95.37871
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2010)
Projected traffic200 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 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 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Rs 1647 9.3-7.0 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.