US Bridges

45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 7.0S 5.6W of Thayer · Structure no. 000671043906560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries45-13.9 Local
CrossesTrib. to Labette Creek
Location7.0S 5.6W of Thayer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41315, -95.27256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek carry?

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

How long is 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 45-13.9 Local over Trib. to Labette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.