US Bridges

7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.3E of Chanute · Structure no. 000671035306180

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big 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 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7-9.3 Local
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location0.5N 5.3E of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68909, -95.35661
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek built?

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

What condition is 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big 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 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

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

How long is 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 7-9.3 Local over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.