US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 5.1N 1.0E of Oswego · Structure no. 000000000500560

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1138
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location5.1N 1.0E of Oswego
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25336, -95.0856
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.