US Bridges

PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.5E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580931703320

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPHEASANT(27.7-Q.0)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location4.0N 2.5E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 5816
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76933, -96.28282
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns PHEASANT(27.7-Q.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.