US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 6.06 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999940000110751
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,858
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,858 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,291 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-400 HWY over Lightning 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek carry?
About 5,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-400 HWY over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.