US Bridges

Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 4.0S of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500220

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,224 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 371
CrossesLittle Bachelor Creek
Location4.0S of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 371
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26758, -95.28533
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2013)
Projected traffic1,224 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 Little Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 371 over Little Bachelor 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rs 371 over Little Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.