US Bridges

Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.5E 4.8N Mound Valley · Structure no. 000501033006742

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 70
CrossesTrib. to Pumpkin Creek
Location1.5E 4.8N Mound Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2776, -95.37613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 70 over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.