US Bridges

Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 5.4N 2.0W of Chetopa · Structure no. 000000000500650

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1139
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location5.4N 2.0W of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 1139
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12708, -95.13968
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic108 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 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1139 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.