US Bridges

23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.2E of Erie · Structure no. 000671051706340

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries23-17.7 Minor
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.2E of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 6712
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57255, -95.20456
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 23-17.7 Minor over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.