US Bridges

Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.7N of Chanute · Structure no. 000000000670510

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1332 8-2.25
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.7N of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 1332
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70015, -95.47105
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,180 (2020)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village 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 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek carry?

About 5,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.