US Bridges

Rs 132 over Chapman Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 5.2 E of Longford · Structure no. 000000000140351

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 132 over Chapman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 132 over Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 132
CrossesChapman Creek
Location5.2 E of Longford
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17662, -97.23776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic186 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 132 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 132 over Chapman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 132 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 132 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 132 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.