US Bridges

A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0W of Jarbalo · Structure no. 000521061004064

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 108 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesA-41 219th Street
CrossesSouth Fork Fall Creek
Location1.5N 1.0W of Jarbalo
RouteCounty Highway 5205
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22491, -95.08692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns A-41 219th Street over South Fork Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.