US Bridges

Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 11.4S 1.3E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610240

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHedge Lane RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location11.4S 1.3E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40642, -94.85334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 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 traffic999 (2011)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Hedge Lane RD 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 Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.