US Bridges

Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · On Main St. W. of 32nd · Structure no. 422450504411009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
LocationOn Main St. W. of 32nd
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34015, -95.29474
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2014)
Projected traffic955 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Main Street over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.