US Bridges

21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0W of Neodesha · Structure no. 001030993106525

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete culvert carrying 21.5-M.1 Local 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 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries21.5-M.1 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location3.0W of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43598, -95.74021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 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 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 21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

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

What condition is 21.5-M.1 Local 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 21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 21.5-M.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.