US Bridges

40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek

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Neosho County, Kansas · 0.5W 8.9N of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671055006241

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 40-6.1 Local over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries40-6.1 Local
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.5W 8.9N of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64457, -95.17917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is 40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 40-6.1 Local over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.