Greenwood County Bridge Report Card
Greenwood County scores 40 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Greenwood County, Kansas
Greenwood County has 235 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 50 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 21.3% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,026 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Greenwood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 40/100 (F). The county has 235 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 50 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,026 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 21.3% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 68 years vs 48 nationally | 8.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 112,661 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 21.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 68 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,026 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Greenwood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 227 Bsn 130 over Trib. S. Fork Otter Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 233 | 1936 |
| County Rd. V over Bachelor Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 57 | 1960 |
| Rs 291 Bsn 270 over Trib. To Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 54 | 1934 |
| Cty RD Ff (d-19) over Trib. Verdigris River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1931 |
| RD Ee50 (c.5-14.9) over Trib. Verdigris River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 33 | 1940 |
| Rs 1871 Bsn 850 over Trib. E. Br. Fall River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1930 |
| Cty RD 210(19-z.5) over West Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26 | 1952 |
| Rs 679 Bsn 410 over Fall River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 515 | 1954 |
| Rs227 Bsn120 K RD over South Fork Otter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 233 | 1959 |
| Rs 291 Bsn 310 over Trib. To Verdigris River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 166 | 1928 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.