US Bridges

Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.3E of Parsons · Structure no. 000501047306689

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 55A
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
Location1.0S 1.3E of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31152, -95.24262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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. 55A over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 55A 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 55A over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.