US Bridges

Rs 368 over Richland Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.6N of Angola · Structure no. 000000000500110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 368 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 368 over Richland Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 368
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.6N of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12745, -95.44952
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic215 (2013)
Projected traffic258 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 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 368 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 368 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 368 over Richland Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 368 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 368 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.