US Bridges

Rs 371 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 6.5S of Altamont · Structure no. 000000000500180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 371 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 371 over Hackberry Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 371
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location6.5S of Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10087, -95.28602
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
Projected traffic396 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 371 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 371 over Hackberry 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 371 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 371 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 371 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.