US Bridges

Rs 1140 over Labette Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.6W of Oswego · Structure no. 000000000500730

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1140 over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1140 over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1140
CrossesLabette Creek
Location2.5S 2.6W of Oswego
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12783, -95.15194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 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 traffic64 (2013)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1140 over 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 1140 over Labette Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1140 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1140 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.