US Bridges

Alley over 2nd Street Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · Between Malcolm & Ashby · Structure no. 504450670000006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alley over 2nd Street Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Alley over 2nd Street Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlley
Crosses2nd Street Drainage
LocationBetween Malcolm & Ashby
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67989, -95.44602
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alley over 2nd Street Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alley 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 Alley over 2nd Street Drainage carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Alley over 2nd Street Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Alley over 2nd Street Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.