US Bridges

ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5W 6.0N of Pomona · Structure no. 000301017704789

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesARKANSAS(21.2-0.7)
CrossesTrib. to Appanoose Creek
Location1.5W 6.0N of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69907, -95.48706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns ARKANSAS(21.2-0.7) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.