US Bridges

Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · West of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500830

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld HWY 400
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
LocationWest of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34003, -95.32464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2013)
Projected traffic955 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 400 over Little 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 Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 400 over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.