US Bridges

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.84 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999905900500011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Labette 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 5 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location1.84 MI N Okla State Line
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02611, -95.08611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2023)
Projected traffic2,419 by 2044
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage built?

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

What condition is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.