US Bridges

Local Rd. 238 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 0.5S of Altamont · Structure no. 000501041206880

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 238 over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 238 over Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 238
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.5S of Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17843, -95.2997
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 238 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 238 over Deer 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. 238 over Deer Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 238 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Local Rd. 238 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.