US Bridges

Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.3S 4.0W of Dennis · Structure no. 000000000500480

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1136
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location3.3S 4.0W of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29568, -95.4825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic66 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 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 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry 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 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1136 over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.