US Bridges

Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · Spillway Miola Lake · Structure no. 000000000610395

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiola Lake DR 1021
CrossesBranch Creek
LocationSpillway Miola Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58246, -94.84577
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2011)
Projected traffic371 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch 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 Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Miola Lake DR 1021 over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.