US Bridges

Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.1N of Valeda · Structure no. 000000000500060

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 368
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location2.1N of Valeda
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07881, -95.44945
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2013)
Projected traffic116 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.