US Bridges

US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.37 MI N K39 · Structure no. 999916900670721

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,324 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 210 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesVillage CR Drainage
Location0.37 MI N K39
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69389, -95.47917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,324 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Village CR 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 US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage carry?

About 2,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Village CR Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.