US Bridges

Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River

Poor

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.5W of Virgil · Structure no. 000370961605760

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River is a masonry culvert carrying Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 270(13-B.6)
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris River
Location0.5N 0.5W of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99722, -96.02028
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 270(13-B.6) over Trib. to Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.