US Bridges

Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.5N of Valeda · Structure no. 000000000500070

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 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 culvert carrying Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 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
Location2.5N of Valeda
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08461, -95.44939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 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 November 2023.

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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 368 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.