US Bridges

Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 0.5S of Chetopa · Structure no. 000501063507085

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 218
CrossesTrib. to Town Creek
Location0.5S of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02778, -95.09521
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic90 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. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 218 over Trib. to Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.