US Bridges

299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.7E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610400

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries299th ST 1021
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location1.0N 3.7E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1021
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58481, -94.80933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2011)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 299th ST 1021 over 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 299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 299th ST 1021 over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.