US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 7.27 MI SE K47 JCT · Structure no. 999940001030451

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,843
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,843 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,028 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesFall River Drainage
Location7.27 MI SE K47 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45889, -95.72361
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,843 (2023)
Projected traffic6,028 by 2044
Trucks24%
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-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage 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-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage carry?

About 4,843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Fall River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.