US Bridges

Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 12.27 MI N Neosho Coln · Structure no. 000000000010700

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld US169 K57 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location12.27 MI N Neosho Coln
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89217, -95.40944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2006)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old US169 K57 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.