US Bridges

Rs 1140 over Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 4.5N 0.4W of Bartlett · Structure no. 000000000500690

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1140 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1140 over Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1140
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.5N 0.4W of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 1140
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12114, -95.218
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic64 (2013)
Projected traffic77 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 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 1140 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1140 over Deer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1140 over Deer Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1140 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1140 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.