US Bridges

Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · N. City Limit Fall River · Structure no. 000000000370410

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 679 Bsn 410
CrossesFall River
LocationN. City Limit Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 679
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61181, -96.02817
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2006)
Projected traffic515 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 679 Bsn 410 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.