US Bridges

Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 5.9S of Altamont · Structure no. 000000000500190

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 371
CrossesTrib. to Hackberry Creek
Location5.9S of Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10638, -95.28595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2013)
Projected traffic624 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 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry 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 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 371 over Trib. to Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.