Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek
PoorLabette County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.7W of Altamont · Structure no. 000501035906900
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 128 over Richland 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 128 over Richland 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 Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 128 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.