US Bridges

US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 5.44 MI N Wjct US-160 · Structure no. 999905900500101

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 3,016 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesLabette Creek Drainage
Location5.44 MI N Wjct US-160
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27222, -95.26722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,016 (2023)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Labette Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.