US Bridges

Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.1E of Dennis · Structure no. 000501033006642

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 19
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
Location0.5N 2.1E of Dennis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35034, -95.3764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 19 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 19 over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.