US Bridges

Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette

Good

Labette County, Kansas · West of Parsons · Structure no. 000000000500840

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld HWY 400
CrossesTrib to Little Labette
LocationWest of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34007, -95.30957
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 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 Trib to Little Labette built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette 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 Trib to Little Labette carry?

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

How long is Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 400 over Trib to Little Labette?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.