US Bridges

16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 5.0S 7.0E Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580907003529

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R is a concrete culvert carrying 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9
CrossesTrib Black Vermillion R
Location5.0S 7.0E Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61118, -96.52115
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R 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 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Rd. 15.0-AA.9 over Trib Black Vermillion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.