US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Litup Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.2S of Strauss · Structure no. 000000000500570

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Litup Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1138 over Litup Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1138
CrossesLitup Creek
Location3.2S of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 1138
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29312, -95.08628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2013)
Projected traffic98 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 Litup Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 over Litup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Litup Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1138 over Litup Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Litup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.