US Bridges

Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.8W of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301049204760

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas (23-16.2)
CrossesEast Fork Tauy Creek
Location6.8W of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 3028
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72408, -95.19991
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas (23-16.2) over East Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.