US Bridges

Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · S. Edge of Parsons · Structure no. 000501047006685

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 41
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
LocationS. Edge of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 5013
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31744, -95.24959
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic180 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 41 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 41 over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.