US Bridges

Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.9W of Angola · Structure no. 000501023106940

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 145
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location2.0N 0.9W of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13432, -95.46515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 145 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.