US Bridges

Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck.

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 023 3.0E 0.2N Batesville · Structure no. 000000001040023

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. in Woodson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1125 Indian RD
CrossesBranch of Big Sandy Ck.
Location023 3.0E 0.2N Batesville
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83767, -95.81192
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2042 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1125 Indian RD over Branch of Big Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.