US Bridges

2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.2N of Thayer · Structure no. 000671017006426

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2-15.6 Local
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location3.0W 1.2N of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50663, -95.52497
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa 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 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2-15.6 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.