US Bridges

Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.6W of Virgil · Structure no. 000000000370320

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRs 291 Virgil RD
CrossesVerdigris River
Location0.6W of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98242, -96.0235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River carry?

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

How long is Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Virgil RD over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.