US Bridges

Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0W of Baileyville · Structure no. 000660939203200

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. E-11
CrossesN. Fork Black Vermillion
Location1.0N 2.0W of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85631, -96.21597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork 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 Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E-11 over N. Fork Black Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.