FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old Hwy 400

Carrying Old Hwy 400 over Trib to Little Labette

West of Parsons, Labette, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old Hwy 400

The Old Hwy 400 bridge in Labette, Kansas carries Old Hwy 400 over Trib to Little Labette. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 796 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Old Hwy 400 compares

▲ 29.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Kansas bridges
351
Bridges in Labette · 20 in Poor condition
Old Hwy 400 58.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.6
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
31.9 m (105 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
796 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000500820

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old Hwy 400 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Old Hwy 400 against other structures in Labette and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Old Hwy 400?

Old Hwy 400 in Labette, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old Hwy 400 inspected?

Old Hwy 400's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 796 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old Hwy 400 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Old Hwy 400?

Old Hwy 400 has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old Hwy 400?

Old Hwy 400 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Old Hwy 400 and does age affect safety?

Old Hwy 400 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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