US Bridges

Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River

Good

Morris County, Kansas · S. of Parkerville · Structure no. 000640893104705

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLocal 40 J.4-1780
CrossesNeosho River
LocationS. of Parkerville
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76122, -96.66465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 40 J.4-1780 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.