US Bridges

Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.5N of Strauss · Structure no. 000000000500521

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel culvert carrying Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1137
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location4.0W 0.5N of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34624, -95.15806
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2013)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River 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 Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 1137 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.