US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.0W of St. George · Structure no. 000000000750650

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,314
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 6,314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,577 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesTrib. to Big Blue River
Location1.0N 5.0W of St. George
RouteCounty Highway 1465
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20348, -96.51063
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,314 (2013)
Projected traffic7,577 by 2043
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 Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River carry?

About 6,314 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Trib. to Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.