US Bridges

2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.5W 0.2S of Thayer · Structure no. 000671017506462

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2.5-17.2 Local
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location2.5W 0.2S of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48213, -95.51608
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2.5-17.2 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 2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 2.5-17.2 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.