US Bridges

Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck.

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0W of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301051704740

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck. in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodson (24-17.7)
CrossesTrib. E. Fork Tauy Ck.
Location3.0N 1.0W of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73851, -95.17356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck. 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 Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodson (24-17.7) over Trib. E. Fork Tauy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.