US Bridges

Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.5N of Richter · Structure no. 000000000300690

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1647 17.5-7.0
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location2.5N of Richter
RouteCounty Highway 1647
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64518, -95.37879
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 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 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1647 17.5-7.0 over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.