US Bridges

Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.7W 6.3N of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610170

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWaverly RD Rs 346
CrossesWade Branch
Location3.7W 6.3N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 346
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66291, -94.94688
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2011)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch 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 Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly RD Rs 346 over Wade Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.