US Bridges

Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R.

PoorPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 7.0S.W. of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660320

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R. in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1228 I-13
CrossesTrib.Black Verillion R.
Location7.0S.W. of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78373, -96.23583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R.?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1228 I-13 over Trib.Black Verillion R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.