US Bridges

Rs 1138 over Litup Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.4S of Strauss · Structure no. 000000000500590

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1138 over Litup Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rs 1138 over 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 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1138
CrossesLitup Creek
Location1.4S of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32059, -95.08604
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 Litup Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1138 over Litup Creek 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 September 2024.

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 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1138 over Litup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.