US Bridges

Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0N of Centropolis · Structure no. 000301033804740

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodson (24-8.8)
CrossesTrib. to Eight Mile Ck.
Location2.0N of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7387, -95.33757
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 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 traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 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 Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. built?

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

What condition is Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. 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 Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodson (24-8.8) over Trib. to Eight Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.