6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek
PoorNeosho County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.9S of Thayer · Structure no. 000671021006569
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum 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 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.