US Bridges

RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0S of Virgil · Structure no. 000370963505789

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River is a concrete culvert carrying RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD EE50 (C.5-14.9)
CrossesTrib. Verdigris River
Location1.0S of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97004, -96.00468
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2006)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RD EE50 (C.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.