US Bridges

223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.1E of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000000000610350

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, 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 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries223rd Street
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.0S 3.1E of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 461
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72374, -94.7671
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2011)
Projected traffic1,600 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 223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is 223rd Street over Ten Mile 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 Street over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 223rd Street over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.