US Bridges

4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.0W 5.4S of Thayer · Structure no. 000671019006564

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4-22.4 Local
CrossesDrum Creek
Location2.0W 5.4S of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40672, -95.50764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4-22.4 Local over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.