US Bridges

Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.9N of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000301017005061

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlabama (7.9-0)
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location2.0W 1.9N of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5052, -95.50859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes 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 Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama (7.9-0) over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.