US Bridges

Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.2N 0.7E of Virgil · Structure no. 000000000370800

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1399 Bsn 800
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris River
Location3.2N 0.7E of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 1399
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02923, -95.99582
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic85 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1399 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.