US Bridges

1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.5W of New Albany · Structure no. 000000001030410

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1st Street Rs 1123
CrossesFall River
Location0.5S 0.5W of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56214, -95.94303
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2013)
Projected traffic194 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street Rs 1123 over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.