US Bridges

Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.0S of Teeterville · Structure no. 000370921905760

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 270(13-H.9)
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.0E 3.0S of Teeterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99936, -96.38461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2006)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 270(13-H.9) over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.