US Bridges

1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.3W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030981706380

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1200 RD
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location1.0N 0.3W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54471, -95.839
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River 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 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1200 RD over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.