US Bridges

Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · On Wallace Just S 20000 · Structure no. 000000000500278

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRs 373
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
LocationOn Wallace Just S 20000
RouteCounty Highway 373
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28116, -95.12223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2013)
Projected traffic798 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 373 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 373 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.