US Bridges

19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.5E of Neodesha · Structure no. 001031013506480

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19-W.5 Local
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location3.0N 6.5E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47133, -95.55284
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-W.5 Local 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 19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 19-W.5 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.