US Bridges

26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 11.6S 3.5W of Erie · Structure no. 000671041006581

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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. 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 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries26-23.1 Local
CrossesLabette Creek
Location11.6S 3.5W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39693, -95.30659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26-23.1 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 26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek carry?

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

How long is 26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26-23.1 Local over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.