US Bridges

Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.8W 0.5S of Richmond · Structure no. 000301037205205

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac 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 30 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen TR(0.5-10.2)
CrossesTrib. to Sac Creek
Location2.8W 0.5S of Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3974, -95.31852
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek built?

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

What condition is Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac 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 Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Allen TR(0.5-10.2) over Trib. to Sac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.