US Bridges

12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.3W of New Albany · Structure no. 001030969706344

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries12.4-A.7 Local
CrossesFall River
Location0.3W of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5686, -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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 12.4-A.7 Local 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 12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 12.4-A.7 Local over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.