US Bridges

Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.1W of Parsons · Structure no. 000501037906740

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 71
CrossesTrib. to Bachelor Creek
Location3.0S 3.1W of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28155, -95.32365
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 71 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.