US Bridges

Rs 1137 over Talan Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.5N.E. of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500510

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1137 over Talan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1137 over Talan Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1137
CrossesTalan Creek
Location1.5N.E. of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37213, -95.23107
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2013)
Projected traffic660 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 1137 over Talan Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1137 over Talan 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 1137 over Talan Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1137 over Talan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Rs 1137 over Talan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.