Bridge conditions in Neosho County, Kansas
238 inventoried bridges · 25 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 238 Neosho County bridges in the federal inventory, 25 carry a poor rating. That 10.5% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 25 of the 238 bridges in Neosho County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (10.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 138 bridges (58.0%) are rated good and 75 (31.5%) fair.
- The median Neosho County bridge was built in 1977.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is US59 K39 Hwy over Little Canville Creek (built 1959), carrying about 2,196 vehicles a day.
Good 58.0% · Fair 31.5% · Poor 10.5% of 238 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US59 K39 Hwy over Little Canville Creek | 1959 | 2,196 | Poor |
| Rs 375 49-0.4 over Drum Creek | 1930 | 250 | Poor |
| Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek | 1977 | 165 | Poor |
| Rs 1942 10-11.30 over Elk Creek | 1973 | 160 | Poor |
| 12-6.9 Local over Turkey Creek | 1980 | 100 | Poor |
| 9-1.8 Local over Trib. to Village Creek | 1935 | 75 | Poor |
| Rs 499 40-17.3 over Trib. to Neosho River | 1982 | 70 | Poor |
| Rs 1149 36-4.90 over Canville Creek | 1961 | 60 | Poor |
| 44-1.7 Local over Canville Creek | 1936 | 60 | Poor |
| Rs 499 40-21.7 over Trib. to Neosho River | 1940 | 55 | Poor |
| Rs 1330 25-4.50 over Trib. to Elk Creek | 1930 | 50 | Poor |
| 6-22.9 Local over Trib. to Drum Creek | 1940 | 50 | Poor |
| 2-2.6 Minor over Village Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek | 1940 | 40 | Poor |
| 24-16.2 Minor over Trib. to Neosho River | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River | 1900 | 40 | Poor |
| 46-21.7 Minor over Trib. to Neosho River | 1982 | 40 | Poor |
| 35-22.5 Local over Slough Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| 2.5-17.0 Local over Trib. to Chetopa Creek | 1965 | 30 | Poor |
| 4-2.7 Minor over Village Creek | 1977 | 30 | Poor |
| 17-17.8 Local over Trib. to Four Mile Creek | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| 21-17.6 Local over Four Mile Creek | 1920 | 30 | Poor |
| 17-18.1 Local over Four Mile Creek | 1935 | 30 | Poor |
| 13-5.8 Local over Trib. to Turkey Creek | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
| Alley over 2ND Street Drainage | 1970 | 20 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-59 Hwy over Labette Creek | 2005 | 9,620 | Good |
| K39 Hwy over Sko RR | 2007 | 7,243 | Good |
| US169 Hwy over Turkey CR Drainage | 1983 | 6,228 | Good |
| US169 Hwy over Turkey Creek | 1984 | 6,228 | Good |
| US169 Hwy over Little Turkey Creek | 1982 | 5,561 | Fair |
| Rs 1332 8-2.40 over Haul Rd. to Cement Plant | 1956 | 5,180 | Fair |
| Rs 1332 8-2.25 over Village Creek | 1956 | 5,180 | Fair |
| Rs 2096 10-2.00 over Village Creek Overflow | 2001 | 4,850 | Good |
| Rs 2096 10-1.95 over Village Creek Overflow | 1986 | 4,850 | Fair |
| Rs 2096 10-1.65 over Mud Creek | 2001 | 4,850 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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