US Bridges

9-11.1 Local over Big Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.5E of Chanute · Structure no. 000671039106200

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9-11.1 Local over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 9-11.1 Local over Big Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries9-11.1 Local
CrossesBig Creek
Location6.5E of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67494, -95.32266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 9-11.1 Local over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9-11.1 Local over Big 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 9-11.1 Local over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is 9-11.1 Local over Big Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 9-11.1 Local over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.