US Bridges

Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.5W 0.1S of Climax · Structure no. 000000000370440

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 780 Bsn 440
CrossesTrib. to Tadpole Creek
Location3.5W 0.1S of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71526, -96.28952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 780 Bsn 440 over Trib. to Tadpole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.