17-4.1 MINOR
Carrying 17-4.1 MINOR over TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK
4.5S 0.1E OF CHANUTE, Neosho, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 17-4.1 MINOR
The 17-4.1 MINOR bridge in Neosho, Kansas carries 17-4.1 MINOR over TRIB. TO TURKEY CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 17-4.1 MINOR compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 34.7 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000671025106280
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 17-4.1 MINOR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 17-4.1 MINOR against other structures in Neosho and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 17-4.1 MINOR?
17-4.1 MINOR in Neosho, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 17-4.1 MINOR inspected?
17-4.1 MINOR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 17-4.1 MINOR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 17-4.1 MINOR?
17-4.1 MINOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 17-4.1 MINOR?
17-4.1 MINOR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 17-4.1 MINOR and does age affect safety?
17-4.1 MINOR was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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