US Bridges

47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.9W of Thayer · Structure no. 000671017106580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries47-0.1 Local
CrossesDrum Creek
Location6.0S 2.9W of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39854, -95.52364
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic38 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 47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-0.1 Local over Drum 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 47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 47-0.1 Local over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.