US Bridges

Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.2 N of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610387

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,593
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,593 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,605 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMetcalf RD 1018
CrossesTrib. to North Wea Creek
Location3.2 N of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 1018
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66752, -94.67584
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,593 (2011)
Projected traffic2,605 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 Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North 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 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek carry?

About 2,593 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf RD 1018 over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.