US Bridges

Rs 376 over Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.7W Mound Valley · Structure no. 000000000500403

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 376 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 376 over Wildcat Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 376
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location4.0N 2.7W Mound Valley
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26635, -95.44926
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2013)
Projected traffic366 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 376 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rs 376 over Wildcat 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 376 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 376 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 376 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.