US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.4S of Strauss · Structure no. 000000000500580

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1138
CrossesTrib. to Litup Creek
Location2.4S of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 1138
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30603, -95.08616
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 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 traffic82 (2013)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1138 over Trib. to 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Trib. to Litup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.