US Bridges

Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.5E of Parsons · Structure no. 000501047506765

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 88
CrossesTrib. to Bachelor Creek
Location4.5S 1.5E of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26013, -95.24043
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 88 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.