US Bridges

23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.9W of Erie · Structure no. 000671045606340

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23-14.6 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location0.5N 0.9W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57239, -95.25996
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 23-14.6 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.