US59 HWY over Labette Creek
GoodLabette County, Kansas · 0.73 MI N 5400 Main St. · Structure no. 999905900500144
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,842
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US59 HWY over Labette Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59 HWY over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 88 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 7,842 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,839 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US59 HWY over Labette Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US59 HWY over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US59 HWY over Labette Creek carry?
About 7,842 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US59 HWY over Labette Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US59 HWY over Labette Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.