US Bridges

Local Rd. 31 over Hickory Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1W of Strauss · Structure no. 000501061906640

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 31 over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 31 over Hickory Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 31
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.0N 1.1W of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35493, -95.10592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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. 31 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 31 over Hickory 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. 31 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 31 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 31 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.