US Bridges

Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.3W of Bartlett · Structure no. 000501049707000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 178 over Lake 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 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 178
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.0N 0.3W of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 5010
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09144, -95.21786
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 178 over Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 178 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.