US Bridges

11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1W of New Albany · Structure no. 001030969406325

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River is a concrete slab carrying 11.5-A.4 Minor over 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries11.5-A.4 Minor
CrossesFall River
Location1.0N 1.1W of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 10318
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58239, -95.95605
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River built?

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

What condition is 11.5-A.4 Minor 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 11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 11.5-A.4 Minor over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.