US Bridges

6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.0W of Roper · Structure no. 001030989506224

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries6.4-K.5 Local
CrossesVerdigris River
Location0.5S 2.0W of Roper
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65512, -95.76799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris 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 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6.4-K.5 Local over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.