US Bridges

Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR

PoorPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.2N of Keene · Structure no. 000990955004429

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR in Wabaunsee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 52
CrossesTrib N Branch Mission CR
Location2.0W 0.2N of Keene
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95679, -96.07656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 52 over Trib N Branch Mission CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.