US Bridges

Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.5E 1.9N of Pomona · Structure no. 000301033004866

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 115 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana 17.4-8
CrossesAppanoose Creek
Location4.5E 1.9N of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64326, -95.36041
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Indiana 17.4-8 over 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 Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana 17.4-8 over Appanoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.