US Bridges

CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.1S 5.5E of Altoona · Structure no. 000000001030090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO23-3.1 Rs 492
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location3.1S 5.5E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 492
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48443, -95.56178
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2013)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO23-3.1 Rs 492 over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.