US56 Hwy over Neosho River
Morris County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US56 Hwy over Neosho River in Morris County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,858 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 56 of the 181 inventoried bridges in Morris County rated good (30.9%); 24 (13.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 236 ft |
| Location | 0.09 Mi E Wjct K177 |
| NBI structure number | 999905600640341 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Morris County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 56 Hwy over Big John Creek | 1974 | 1,713 | Fair |
| K177 Hwy over Munkers Creek Drainage | 1934 | 1,642 | Good |
| K-177 over Munkers Creek | 2021 | 1,642 | Good |
| K-177 Hwy over Munkers Creek | 2023 | 1,601 | Good |
| US 56 Hwy over Rock Creek | 2023 | 1,508 | Good |
| US56 Hwy over Clark Creek Drainage | 1931 | 1,416 | Fair |
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