US Bridges

Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.5N 1.9E of Pomona · Structure no. 000301025904820

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley (20-4.9)
CrossesTrib. to Appanoose Creek
Location4.5N 1.9E of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68058, -95.41659
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley (20-4.9) 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 Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riley (20-4.9) over Trib. to Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.