US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek
GoodLabette County, Kansas · 3.81 MI E Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 999940000500711
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,596
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,596 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,608 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-400 HWY over Big Hill 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 Big Hill Creek carry?
About 4,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-400 HWY over Big Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.