US Bridges

Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River

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Neosho County, Kansas · 0.6S 3.6E of South Mound · Structure no. 000000000670550

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1788 43-19.6
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.6S 3.6E of South Mound
RouteCounty Highway 1788
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42757, -95.1675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1788 43-19.6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1788 43-19.6 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.