US Bridges

US-400 Highway over Little Labette Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 6.8 Mi. W US-59/U-400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000500771

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 Highway over Little Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-400 Highway over Little Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,684 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,936 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 Highway
CrossesLittle Labette Creek
Location6.8 Mi. W US-59/U-400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34472, -95.34833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,684 (2023)
Projected traffic6,936 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 Highway over Little Labette Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-400 Highway over Little Labette Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 Highway over Little Labette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.