US Bridges

223rd Street over Tucker Branch

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.2E of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000000000610340

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,568
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Tucker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 223rd Street over Tucker Branch in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries223rd Street
CrossesTucker Branch
Location1.0S 2.2E of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 461
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72379, -94.78509
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2011)
Projected traffic1,577 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223rd Street over Tucker Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223rd Street over Tucker Branch 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 Street over Tucker Branch carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Tucker Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Tucker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.