US Bridges

Main Street over Labette Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · On Main St. E. of 10th ST · Structure no. 422450504411012

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLabette Creek
LocationOn Main St. E. of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34045, -95.2479
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2014)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Main 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 Main Street over Labette Creek carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Labette Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.