US Bridges

3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · Between Butler & Mass. · Structure no. 508600670000010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd. Street
CrossesPuckett Run Creek
LocationBetween Butler & Mass.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56632, -95.24118
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Street over Puckett Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.