Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.9S of Prescott · Structure no. 000541101005669
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 72A over Trib to Laberdie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.