US Bridges

Rs 131 over Chapman Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.4E of Oak Hill · Structure no. 000000000140320

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 131 over Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 131 over Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 131
CrossesChapman Creek
Location0.4E of Oak Hill
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24838, -97.33511
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 131 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 131 over Chapman 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 131 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 131 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 131 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.