US Bridges

Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck.

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.3E of Dennis · Structure no. 000000000500790

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck. in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1792
CrossesTrib. Little Labette Ck.
Location1.5N 2.3E of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 1792
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36914, -95.36944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2013)
Projected traffic210 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1792 over Trib. Little Labette Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.