US Bridges

Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.6W 5.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370921405840

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 230(17-H.4)
CrossesEast Branch Fall River
Location4.6W 5.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94117, -96.39128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 230(17-H.4) over East Branch Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.