US Bridges

US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 0.73 MI N K-239/US-69 · Structure no. 999906900540611

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,894 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,135 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-69 HWY NB & SB
CrossesEast Laberdie Creek
Location0.73 MI N K-239/US-69
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07694, -94.71222
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width186 ft (56.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,894 (2023)
Projected traffic4,135 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek carry?

About 2,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY NB & SB over East Laberdie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.