US Bridges

299th Street over North Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.1N 4.6E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610410

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

299th Street over North Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 299th Street over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries299th Street
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location1.1N 4.6E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58676, -94.79308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Street over North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 299th Street over 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 299th Street over North Wea Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 299th Street over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 299th Street over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.