US Bridges

Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.2S of Edna · Structure no. 000000000500170

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 369
CrossesTrib. to Snow Creek
Location2.2S of Edna
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01732, -95.35908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 369 over Trib. to Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.