US Bridges

CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.8N 0.7E of Neodesha · Structure no. 000000001030070

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO3-0.35 Rs 492
CrossesChetopa Creek
Location0.8N 0.7E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 492
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43991, -95.67526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2013)
Projected traffic798 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO3-0.35 Rs 492 over Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.