US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Oswego · Structure no. 000000000500540

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1138
CrossesNeosho River Cutoff
Location3.0N 1.0E of Oswego
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20794, -95.08627
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2013)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff built?

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

What condition is Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Neosho River Cutoff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.