45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek
PoorPosted for loadNeosho County, Kansas · 3.2E 5.0S of Thayer · Structure no. 000671029206560
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45-6.2 Minor over Little 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 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 45-6.2 Minor over Little Labette Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.