US Bridges

Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · W. Outskirts of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000300780

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2066 8.5-6.8
CrossesPayne Creek
LocationW. Outskirts of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 2066
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51371, -95.38462
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.