US Bridges

223rd ST over North Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 7.8E of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000000000610320

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd ST over North Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 223rd ST over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,469 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries223rd ST
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location1.0S 7.8E of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72363, -94.68031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2011)
Projected traffic10,469 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd ST over North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd ST over North Wea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 223rd ST over North Wea Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 223rd ST over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd ST over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.