US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.32 MI NE U400 Njct · Structure no. 999907501030511

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,088 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesFall River Tributary
Location0.32 MI NE U400 Njct
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41417, -95.70472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,088 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary carry?

About 3,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Fall River Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.