US Bridges

Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.7W of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000370600

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1359 Bsn 600
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.5N 0.7W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64688, -96.04224
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2006)
Projected traffic136 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 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 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall 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 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1359 Bsn 600 over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.