US Bridges

US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.00 MI N Wjct US166 · Structure no. 999905900500051

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesLabette Creek Drainage
Location2.00 MI N Wjct US166
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07694, -95.10278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2023)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.