US Bridges

Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.)

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.5E of Mound Valley · Structure no. 000000000500430

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.) in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 377
CrossesM.K.& T Railroad(aban.)
Location3.0N 3.5E of Mound Valley
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2527, -95.33877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2013)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.) carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 377 over M.K.& T Railroad(aban.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.