US Bridges

Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 8.0W 1.0S of Madison · Structure no. 000370933005601

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD P (N-5.1)
CrossesTrib. to Bernard Branch
Location8.0W 1.0S of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10998, -96.28516
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2006)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch 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 P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD P (N-5.1) over Trib. to Bernard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.