US Bridges

Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.0N of Centropolis · Structure no. 000301029704741

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 23.9-6.7
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.5W 2.0N of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73806, -95.37797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile 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 Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 23.9-6.7 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.