US Bridges

11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.3E of New Albany · Structure no. 001030971806320

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries11-B.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location1.5N 0.3E of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58904, -95.92927
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 11-B.8 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 11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 11-B.8 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.