US Bridges

Rs 377 over Labette Creek

PoorPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 0.6W of Labette · Structure no. 000000000500440

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 377 over Labette Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 377 over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 377
CrossesLabette Creek
Location0.6W of Labette
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23, -95.19732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 377 over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 377 over Labette 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 377 over Labette Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 377 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 377 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.