US Bridges

Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.2W of Kimball · Structure no. 000000000670340

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1146 15-18.75
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location7.0S 1.2W of Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 1146
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63088, -95.18421
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic84 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1146 15-18.75 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.