US Bridges

TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.9W 1.9S of Lane · Structure no. 000301055105169

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTENNESSEE(2.1-19.1
CrossesSouth Fork Sac Branch
Location3.9W 1.9S of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 3017
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42174, -95.15649
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 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 traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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 TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TENNESSEE(2.1-19.1 over South Fork Sac Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.