US Bridges

1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.6E of Coffeyville · Structure no. 000000000630690

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1800 RD Mile 21
CrossesOverflow Verdigris River
Location0.6E of Coffeyville
RouteCounty Highway 2089
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03367, -95.57867
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2010)
Projected traffic774 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 RD Mile 21 over Overflow Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.