US Bridges

Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.5N of Fall River · Structure no. 000370959306243

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River 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 5 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 27(37.3-A.3
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location1.0W 2.5N of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 3704
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64364, -96.04494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2006)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River built?

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

What condition is Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River 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 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 27(37.3-A.3 over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.