US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 8.46 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999940000500661

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,606 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesHickory Creek
Location8.46 MI E US59
RouteU.S. Route 400
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34, -95.10556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,746 (2023)
Projected traffic6,606 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Hickory 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek carry?

About 5,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.