US Bridges

Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.8W 9.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370921205820

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 240(16-H.2)
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Fall River
Location5.8W 9.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95554, -96.39605
Functional classRural Local

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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2006)
Projected traffic9 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall 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 Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 240(16-H.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.