US Bridges

Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.2S of Parsons · Structure no. 000501049006684

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 43
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location1.0E 1.2S of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31938, -95.23104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 43 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 43 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.