US Bridges

Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek

Poor

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.6S of Galesburg · Structure no. 000000000670080

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 379 20-18.60
CrossesLabette Creek
Location0.6S of Galesburg
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46265, -95.36111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 379 20-18.60 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.