US Bridges

RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.4N 6.0E of Neal · Structure no. 000370965505946

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD FF50 (D.5-22.6)
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.4N 6.0E of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85761, -95.98601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic50 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD FF50 (D.5-22.6) over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.