US Bridges

Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.0E of Neal · Structure no. 000370967005969

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 66 (E-23.9)
CrossesTrib. Verdigris River
Location6.0E of Neal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83756, -95.97644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2006)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 66 (E-23.9) over Trib. Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.