343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.5E of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610030
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 343rd ST 259 over Big Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.