US Bridges

Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.5W of Eureka · Structure no. 000370929906000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCty RD 250(25-I.9)
CrossesFall River
Location0.5W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82514, -96.308
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2006)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$107,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over 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 250(25-I.9) over Fall River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 250(25-I.9) over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.