US Bridges

48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.6S of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671063006466

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek is a steel culvert carrying 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries48-17.6 Local
CrossesTrib. to Murphy Creek
Location3.0E 2.6S of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47794, -95.10574
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy 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 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 48-17.6 Local over Trib. to Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.