US Bridges

Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.5W of Vliets · Structure no. 000000000580320

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley RD (rs 441)
CrossesTrib. Blk. Vermillion Rv
Location2.5S 2.5W of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 441
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6822, -96.37456
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2007)
Projected traffic123 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD (rs 441) over Trib. Blk. Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.