US Bridges

44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek

PoorPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.3N of Stark · Structure no. 000671059006147

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries44-1.7 Local
CrossesCanville Creek
Location1.3N of Stark
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70938, -95.14322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek built?

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

What condition is 44-1.7 Local over Canville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.