US Bridges

Rs 1136 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.0W of Dennis · Structure no. 000000000500490

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1136 over Cherry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1136 over Cherry Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1136
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.0S 4.0W of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3125, -95.48246
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1136 over 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 Cherry Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1136 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1136 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.