US Bridges

Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0S of Dennis · Structure no. 000000000500370

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 375
CrossesTrib. to Big Hill Creek
Location1.0S of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 375
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33141, -95.41271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 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 traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 375 over Trib. to Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.