US Bridges

L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.1S of Benedict · Structure no. 001030991006281

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River is a concrete slab carrying L-9.1 Local over Verdigris 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesL-9.1 Local
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.0W 1.1S of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61493, -95.76254
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River built?

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

What condition is L-9.1 Local over Verdigris 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 L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.