US Bridges

Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · R.7-3.6 · Structure no. 000000000160470

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesReaper Rd|rs 1473
CrossesNeosho River
LocationR.7-3.6
RouteCounty Highway 1473
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07696, -95.63414
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reaper Rd|rs 1473 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.