US Bridges

21st Street over Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · On 21st N. of North Blvd. · Structure no. 422450504411007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 21st Street over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries21st Street
CrossesLabette Creek
LocationOn 21st N. of North Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36125, -95.26723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 21st Street over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 21st Street over Labette Creek carry?

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

How long is 21st Street over Labette Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 21st Street over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.