35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek
PoorPosted for loadNeosho County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0E of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671061506460
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 35-22.5 Local over Slough 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 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.