US Bridges

Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.0S of Eureka · Structure no. 000370923006023

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River is a steel culvert carrying Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD J (I-26.3)
CrossesTrib. Verdigris River
Location5.0W 1.0S of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8051, -96.38014
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2006)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris 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 J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD J (I-26.3) over Trib. Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.