County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway
FairGreenwood County, Kansas · 7.2-MI NW Fall River Ks · Structure no. CEPSWTKSFALLRVR
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road on Dam over Fall River Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).