US Bridges

359th ST 259 over Middle Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 7.2E 6.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610050

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

359th ST 259 over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 359th ST 259 over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries359th ST 259
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location7.2E 6.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47664, -94.74567
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2011)
Projected traffic554 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 359th ST 259 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 359th ST 259 over Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 359th ST 259 over Middle Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 359th ST 259 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 359th ST 259 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.