Labette County Bridge Report Card
Labette County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Labette County, Kansas
Labette County has 351 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,758 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Labette County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 351 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,758 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.6% | 9.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 69 years vs 48 nationally | 8.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 231,631 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 69 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,758 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Labette County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Rd. 109 over Pumpkin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| Rs 373 over Trib. To Neosho River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 745 | 1965 |
| Rs 369 over Trib. To Snow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 555 | 1936 |
| 10th Street over Labette Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1960 |
| Rs 377 over Labette Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 1967 |
| Rs 377 over M.k.& T Railroad(aban.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 78 | 1928 |
| Rs 1138 over Trib. To Neosho River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1975 |
| Rs 1138 over Trib. To Neosho River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1975 |
| Local Rd. 118 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1910 |
| Local Rd. 135 over Richland Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1915 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.