US Bridges

Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.5S of Edna · Structure no. 000000000500160

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 666 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 369
CrossesTrib. to Big Creek
Location3.5S of Edna
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00009, -95.35877
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2013)
Projected traffic666 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 369 over Trib. to Big 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 369 over Trib. to Big Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 369 over Trib. to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.