US Bridges

Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.7E of Angola · Structure no. 000501027706940

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 146
CrossesTrib. to Richland Creek
Location2.0N 1.7E of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13436, -95.41868
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 146 over Trib. to Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.