US Bridges

38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.7S of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671053006467

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying 38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries38-17.7 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location1.5W 2.7S of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47543, -95.19694
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38-17.7 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 38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 38-17.7 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.