US Bridges

Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.2W of Valeda · Structure no. 000501017807000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 172
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location3.0N 3.2W of Valeda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09135, -95.50763
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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 Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin 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 Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 172 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.