US Bridges

US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary

Good

Labette County, Kansas · .5 MI E U-59/U-400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000500841

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 Highway
CrossesTolen Creek Tributary
Location.5 MI E U-59/U-400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.365, -95.24917
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (2023)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 Tolen Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary 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 Tolen Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.