US Bridges

RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.0E 6.7S of Neal · Structure no. 000370965506107

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River is a concrete tee beam carrying RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRD FF50 (D.5-30.7)
CrossesTrib. Verdigris River
Location4.0E 6.7S of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73892, -95.98806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2006)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River built?

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

What condition is RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) 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 FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns RD FF50 (D.5-30.7) over Trib. Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.