US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 8.86 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999940000500671

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 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 concrete continuous slab 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 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,606 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesHickory Creek
Location8.86 MI E US59
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34, -95.09833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 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 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 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.