US Bridges

Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.2N 3.5W of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000000000440026

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLabette Rd.
CrossesFish Pond Creek
Location3.2N 3.5W of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 1282
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2712, -95.38547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Labette Rd. over Fish Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Labette Rd. over Fish Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.