US Bridges

US400 HWY over Fall River Trib

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 0.83 MI W Wilson Coln · Structure no. 999940000370631

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400 HWY over Fall River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US400 HWY over Fall River Trib in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 27 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,371 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS400 HWY
CrossesFall River Trib
Location0.83 MI W Wilson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62111, -95.97528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,402 (2023)
Projected traffic5,371 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US400 HWY over Fall River Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US400 HWY over Fall River Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US400 HWY over Fall River Trib carry?

About 4,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US400 HWY over Fall River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns US400 HWY over Fall River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.