US Bridges

10th Street over Labette Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · On 10th S. of HWY 160 · Structure no. 422450504411003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10th Street over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries10th Street
CrossesLabette Creek
LocationOn 10th S. of HWY 160
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33762, -95.24907
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2014)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over 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 10th Street over Labette Creek carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Labette Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.