US Bridges

Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.8W of Centroplis · Structure no. 000301025204780

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to 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 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford (22-4.2)
CrossesTrib. to Appanoose Creek
Location3.8W of Centroplis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70979, -95.42278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek built?

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

What condition is Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek 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 Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford (22-4.2) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.