US Bridges

4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.9N 2.0W of Thayer · Structure no. 000671019006361

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4-12.1 Minor 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4-12.1 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location4.9N 2.0W of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 6703
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55849, -95.50695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 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 4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

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

What condition is 4-12.1 Minor 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 4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 4-12.1 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.