US Bridges

Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek

GoodPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.7S 2.3W of South Mound · Structure no. 000000000670270

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 498 43-14.25
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location0.7S 2.3W of South Mound
RouteCounty Highway 498
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42754, -95.265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 498 43-14.25 over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.