US Bridges

Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek

Poor

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.4W of Angola · Structure no. 000501021606940

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 144
CrossesTrib. to Pumpkin Creek
Location2.0N 1.4W of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13489, -95.47534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 144 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.