US Bridges

Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.1N 1.5W of Eureka · Structure no. 000000000370200

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 125 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 3 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 290 Bsn 200
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.1N 1.5W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 290
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85036, -96.34117
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2006)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 290 Bsn 200 over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.