US Bridges

Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 035 0.1E Gwd CO & 0.6N · Structure no. 000000001040035

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1800 Fall River
CrossesBranch Verdigris River
Location035 0.1E Gwd CO & 0.6N
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74558, -95.95831
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic103 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1800 Fall River over Branch Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.