US Bridges

47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 8.0S 4.3E of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671063806580

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries47-23.8 Minor
CrossesHickory Creek
Location8.0S 4.3E of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 6723
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39852, -95.08882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory 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 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 47-23.8 Minor over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.