US Bridges

47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.0S 10.5E of Thayer · Structure no. 000671043506580

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries47-13.5 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location6.0S 10.5E of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 6702
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39851, -95.27861
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-13.5 Minor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

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

How long is 47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 47-13.5 Minor over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.