US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 0.04 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999940000110851
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,746
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,606 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn 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 Lightening Creek Drn carry?
About 5,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-400 HWY over Lightening Creek Drn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.