US Bridges

Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.5S of Lane · Structure no. 000301059005164

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUtah (2.6-21.0)
CrossesSouth Fork Sac Branch
Location2.0W 0.5S of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42714, -95.12121
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 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 Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah (2.6-21.0) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Utah (2.6-21.0) over South Fork Sac Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.