US Bridges

Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck.

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.4S 0.7W of Coyville · Structure no. 000000001030420

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1124 Decatur RD
CrossesTrib. to Greathouse Ck.
Location3.4S 0.7W of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64027, -95.91037
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck. built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck. 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 Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1124 Decatur RD over Trib. to Greathouse Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.