US Bridges

Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0N of Vilas · Structure no. 001031011006207

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesViola RD
CrossesTrib to Village Creek
Location1.0N of Vilas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66571, -95.58007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Viola RD over Trib to Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.