US Bridges

Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage

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Neosho County, Kansas · 2nd St. & Malcolm Ave. · Structure no. 504450670000002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMalcolm Ave.
Crosses2nd Street Drainage
Location2nd St. & Malcolm Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67994, -95.44664
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Malcolm Ave. over 2nd Street Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.