Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek
GoodFranklin County, Kansas · 3.0W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301035404885
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor 16.5-9.5 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minor 16.5-9.5 over Appanoose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.