US Bridges

4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek

Poor

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.0N of Chanute · Structure no. 000671019006167

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4-2.7 Minor
CrossesVillage Creek
Location3.0W 1.0N of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 6705
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69552, -95.50732
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek carry?

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

How long is 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.