US Bridges

Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.6W of Fulton · Structure no. 000061103605705

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 19.6-A.5
CrossesEast Laberdie Creek
Location1.5N 0.6W of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03019, -94.72201
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 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 Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 19.6-A.5 over East Laberdie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.