US Bridges

48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.0E 5.3S of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671063006523

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries48-20.3 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location3.0E 5.3S of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43616, -95.10599
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 48-20.3 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.