US Bridges

Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.1E of Shaw · Structure no. 000000000670330

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 797 15-12.65
CrossesPecan Creek
Location2.0N 1.1E of Shaw
RouteCounty Highway 797
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63039, -95.29444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 797 15-12.65 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.