US Bridges

Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.7S of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610381

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf RD
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location3.7S of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56851, -94.67614
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2011)
Projected traffic7,038 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metcalf RD over South Wea 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 Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf RD over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.