US Bridges

41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.0S of Galesburg · Structure no. 000671035306520

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries41-9.3 Local
CrossesLabette Creek
Location2.0S of Galesburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44229, -95.35462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41-9.3 Local 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 41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 41-9.3 Local over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.