US Bridges

Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 2.3W of Parsons · Structure no. 000501037806647

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 23
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location2.3W of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34376, -95.32622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 23 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.