US Bridges

Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.2E of Neal · Structure no. 000000000370644

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1359 Bb Road
CrossesKuntz Branch
Location1.0S 0.2E of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81787, -96.07343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2006)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch 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 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1359 Bb Road over Kuntz Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.