US Bridges

10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.8W of New Albany · Structure no. 001030969706300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries10-A.7 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.5N 0.8W of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60362, -95.94908
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10-A.7 Local 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 10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 10-A.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.