US Bridges

H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 7.5S of Lapland · Structure no. 000000000370680

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesH RD Rs 1361
CrossesWest Branch Fall River
Location7.5S of Lapland
RouteCounty Highway 1361
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87592, -96.39914
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River 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 H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns H RD Rs 1361 over West Branch Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.