US Bridges

Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.5E of Teeterville · Structure no. 000370921705800

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCty RD 250(15-H.7)
CrossesEast Branch Fall River
Location6.0S 2.5E of Teeterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96989, -96.38456
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East 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 Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 250(15-H.7) over East Branch Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.