US Bridges

Rs 5043 over Labette Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · N. of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5043 over Labette Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 5043 over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 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 5043
CrossesLabette Creek
LocationN. of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 5043
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36935, -95.27139
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic20 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 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 5043 over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5043 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 5043 over Labette Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 5043 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5043 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.