US Bridges

Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 100 West of Soderborg Ro · Structure no. AFKSVUBV00008

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 12 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFalun Road
CrossesTrib Ralston Creek
Location100 West of Soderborg Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68214, -97.81522
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2034
Trucks—
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falun Road over Trib Ralston 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Falun Road over Trib Ralston Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.