US Bridges

Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.9S of Parsons · Structure no. 000501055006669

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 40
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location3.0E 0.9S of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32534, -95.17617
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 40 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.