US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Drainage

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 5.57 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999940000500951

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,679 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 166 ft wide.

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesDrainage
Location5.57 MI E US59
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34, -95.15778
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,679 (2023)
Projected traffic7,679 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

About 6,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.