US Bridges

47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.0S 8.5E of Thayer · Structure no. 000671039506580

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries47-11.5 Minor
CrossesLabette Creek
Location6.0S 8.5E of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 6702
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39865, -95.31609
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-11.5 Minor 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 47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 47-11.5 Minor over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.