US Bridges

Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.7N of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 485 E-15
CrossesBlack Vermillion Creek
Location1.7N of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 485
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86619, -96.18264
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2008)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 485 E-15 over Black Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.