US Bridges

Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 6.5S.W. of Centralia · Structure no. 000000000660310

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1227 M -23
CrossesTrib. Black Vermillion
Location6.5S.W. of Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66774, -96.17447
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2008)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion 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 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1227 M -23 over Trib. Black Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.