US Bridges

Rs 372 over Lake Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0-N of Bartlett · Structure no. 000000000500251

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 372 over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 372 over Lake Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 372
CrossesLake Creek
Location3.0-N of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 372
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09608, -95.2118
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2014)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 372 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 372 over Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 372 over Lake Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 372 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 372 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.