US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.0S of Montana · Structure no. 000000000500563

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel culvert carrying Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1138
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location2.0E 1.0S of Montana
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25715, -95.08584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 1138 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.