US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 7.42 MI E Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 999940000500731

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,945 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,034 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesLittle Labette Creek Drg
Location7.42 MI E Montgomery Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34278, -95.38528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,945 (2023)
Projected traffic6,034 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Little Labette Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg 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 Little Labette Creek Drg carry?

About 4,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Little Labette Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.