US Bridges

Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.2W 0.8N of Virgil · Structure no. 000000000370310

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 291 Bsn 310
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris River
Location1.2W 0.8N of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99458, -96.03081
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2006)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.