US Bridges

1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.7S 1.9E of New Albany · Structure no. 001030975406362

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete slab carrying 1275 RD 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1275 RD
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location0.7S 1.9E of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55607, -95.89894
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River built?

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

What condition is 1275 RD 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 1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1275 RD over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.