US Bridges

Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.7N 0.7E of Virgil · Structure no. 000000000370790

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1399 Bsn 790
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris River
Location1.7N 0.7E of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 1399
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00593, -95.9957
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 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 traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris 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 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1399 Bsn 790 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.