US Bridges

Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · E. Limits of Erie · Structure no. 000000000670250

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 496 23.5-15.75
CrossesPuckets Run Creek
LocationE. Limits of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 496
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56522, -95.23978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 496 23.5-15.75 over Puckets Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.