US Bridges

Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.2E of Thayer · Structure no. 000000000670110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 491 37-6.35
CrossesLabette Creek
Location1.0S 3.2E of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 491
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47127, -95.40892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic504 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 491 37-6.35 over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.