US Bridges

Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.1N of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610384

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,616
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,602 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf RD
CrossesTrib. to North Wea Creek
Location2.1N of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65118, -94.6759
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2011)
Projected traffic16,602 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metcalf RD over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf RD over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.