RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River
PoorPosted for loadGreenwood County, Kansas · 6.0W 3.0S of Lamont · Structure no. 000370957505669
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River is a concrete tee beam carrying RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) 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 RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns RD BB50 (Z.5-8.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.