US Bridges

Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0W of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301059604760

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas (23-21.6)
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location1.0W of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 3028
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72411, -95.10072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek 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 Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas (23-21.6) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.