Franklin County Bridge Report Card
Franklin County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Franklin County, Kansas
Franklin County has 332 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 17 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.2% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,788 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Franklin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 332 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 17 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,788 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.2% | 8.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 441,017 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,788 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Franklin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 2066 8.5-6.8 over Payne Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 558 | 1928 |
| Rs 2066 5.7-1.5 over East Branch Of Tequa Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 95 | 1929 |
| Louisiana(23.5-11) over Trib. To Tauy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1982 |
| Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1946 |
| Rs 260 22.4-8.3 over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 517 | 1979 |
| Rs 259 7.0-7.1 over Trib. To Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 504 | 1930 |
| Rs0263 over I35 HWY Nb-sb | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 411 | 1958 |
| Rs 260 23.0-3.8 over Trib. To Appanoose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 267 | 1930 |
| Rs 1066 5.7-7.0 over Trib. To Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 161 | 1935 |
| Rs 1162 18.0-15.8 over Tauy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 155 | 1952 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.