US Bridges

W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette

Good

Labette County, Kansas · On Main St. W. of 36th · Structure no. 000000000500850

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette is a concrete culvert carrying W. Main Street 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 850 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Main Street
CrossesTrib to Little Labette
LocationOn Main St. W. of 36th
RouteCounty Highway 4432
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3401, -95.30211
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 rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2004)
Projected traffic850 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 W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette built?

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

What condition is W. Main Street 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 W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns W. Main Street over Trib to Little Labette?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.