US Bridges

Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser.

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.1N 2.0W of Fall River · Structure no. 000370957006149

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser. is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD Bb (Z-32.9)
CrossesTrib. Fall River Reser.
Location6.1N 2.0W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70694, -96.06975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2006)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser. built?

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

What condition is Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser. carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD Bb (Z-32.9) over Trib. Fall River Reser.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.