US Bridges

Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Parsons · Structure no. 000501041106680

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 38
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
LocationS.W. Edge of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32539, -95.30067
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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 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 Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 38 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 38 over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.