US Bridges

E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.5E of Coyville · Structure no. 001030977006225

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE-6.5 Local
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location2.0S 0.5E of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6547, -95.88758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 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 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

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

What condition is E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.