US Bridges

Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · N.E. Edge of Wellsville · Structure no. 000301063204760

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas (23-23.2)
CrossesRock Creek
LocationN.E. Edge of Wellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72416, -95.0708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas (23-23.2) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.