US Bridges

700 Road over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.8N 3.5W of Neodesha · Structure no. 000000001030510

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 Road over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying 700 Road over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries700 Road
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.8N 3.5W of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46902, -95.74922
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2013)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 700 Road over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 Road over Trib. to 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 700 Road over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 700 Road over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 700 Road over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.