17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek
PoorNeosho County, Kansas · 5.0S 2.9W of Stark · Structure no. 000671049806280
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.