US Bridges

9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek

PoorPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.2W of Chanute · Structure no. 000671019806200

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9-1.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Village Creek
Location2.2W of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67473, -95.49401
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to 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 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.