US Bridges

7-11.5 Local over Big Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.5N 7.5E of Chanute · Structure no. 000671039506180

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7-11.5 Local over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7-11.5 Local over Big Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7-11.5 Local
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.5N 7.5E of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68891, -95.31583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 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 7-11.5 Local over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7-11.5 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 7-11.5 Local over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7-11.5 Local over Big Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 7-11.5 Local over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.