US Bridges

34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.5E 5.4N of Erie · Structure no. 000671049006241

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries34-6.1 Local
CrossesCanville Creek
Location0.5E 5.4N of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64468, -95.23353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34-6.1 Local over Canville 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 34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 34-6.1 Local over Canville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.