US Bridges

26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

GoodPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.2N 9.0E of Thayer · Structure no. 000671041006428

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26-15.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location1.2N 9.0E of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50398, -95.30651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 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 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 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River 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 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

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

How long is 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 26-15.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.