US Bridges

Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 0.5 E of Montana · Structure no. 000501061106740

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLocal RD 244
CrossesTrib to Neosho River
Location0.5 E of Montana
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28071, -95.1204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 244 over Trib to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.