US Bridges

27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.9W of Thayer · Structure no. 000671017106380

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a concrete slab carrying 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries27-0.1 Local
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location4.0N 2.9W of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54383, -95.52517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa 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 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 27-0.1 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.