US Bridges

Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.5N 7.4W of Centropolis · Structure no. 000301017604760

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas (23.0-0.6)
CrossesEast Appanoose Creek
Location0.5N 7.4W of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72424, -95.48965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East 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 Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas (23.0-0.6) over East Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.