US Bridges

Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.3S 0.8E of Thrall · Structure no. 000000000370850

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1871 Bsn 850
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Fall River
Location1.3S 0.8E of Thrall
RouteCounty Highway 1871
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99453, -96.30613
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2006)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River built?

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

What condition is Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.