US Bridges

Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.1S of Chetopa · Structure no. 000501063007101

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 231
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location1.1S of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01615, -95.1042
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 231 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 231 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.