US Bridges

LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.9E of Centropolis · Structure no. 000301039004745

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLOUISIANA(23.5-11)
CrossesTrib. to Tauy Creek
Location1.0N 2.9E of Centropolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73192, -95.29741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic50 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 LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LOUISIANA(23.5-11) over Trib. to Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.