US Bridges

Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.7E of Lapland · Structure no. 000000000370700

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1362 Bsn 700
CrossesEast Branch Fall River
Location4.0S 0.7E of Lapland
RouteCounty Highway 1362
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92636, -96.3875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch 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 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1362 Bsn 700 over East Branch Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.