US Bridges

Rs 1948 over Labette Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 0.75E 1.1S of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1948 over Labette Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1948 over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1948
CrossesLabette Creek
Location0.75E 1.1S of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 1948
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32565, -95.23537
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2013)
Projected traffic498 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1948 over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1948 over Labette 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1948 over Labette Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1948 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1948 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.