US Bridges

Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.0W 5.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370923205840

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 230(17-I.2)
CrossesTrib. E. Br. Fall River
Location4.0W 5.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94094, -96.37664
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. 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 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 230(17-I.2) over Trib. E. Br. Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.