US Bridges

Local Rd. 136 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 5.7N 2.0W of Edna · Structure no. 000501031006922

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 136 over Richland Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 136 over Richland Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 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. 136
CrossesRichland Creek
Location5.7N 2.0W of Edna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14424, -95.39556
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 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 traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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. 136 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 136 over Richland 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. 136 over Richland Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 136 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 136 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.