US Bridges

Rs 372 over Deer Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 4.0N of Bartlett · Structure no. 000000000500270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 372 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 372 over Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 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).

Location

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CarriesRs 372
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.0N of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 372
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11804, -95.21222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 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 (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2013)
Projected traffic540 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 372 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 372 over Deer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 372 over Deer Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 372 over Deer 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 372 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.