US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.5E of Mccune · Structure no. 000000000190490

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1138
CrossesTrib. to Lightning Creek
Location1.5E of Mccune
RouteCounty Highway 1138
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35453, -94.98597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic72 (2013)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Trib. to Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.