US Bridges

Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.0N 8.2W of Eureka · Structure no. 000370915805900

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River is a masonry culvert carrying Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMinor Col 20-E.8
CrossesWest Branch Fall River
Location5.0N 8.2W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 3714
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89825, -96.43939
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 20-E.8 over West 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 20-E.8 over West Branch Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.