US Bridges

US169 HWY over Drum Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.8 MI NE of Neosho Scoln · Structure no. 999916900670901

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US169 HWY over Drum Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,591 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,933 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesDrum Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Neosho Scoln
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40972, -95.49944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,591 (2023)
Projected traffic4,933 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Drum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US169 HWY over Drum Creek carry?

About 3,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Drum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Drum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.