US Bridges

32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 32nd St. & S. of Southern · Structure no. 422450504411002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries32nd St. FAU 4401
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
Location32nd St. & S. of Southern
RouteCity Street 4401
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31913, -95.2858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2014)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd St. FAU 4401 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd St. FAU 4401 over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.