US Bridges

W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 11.0S 0.3W of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 391st Street
CrossesHashpuckney Creek
Location11.0S 0.3W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1024
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41792, -94.88446
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2011)
Projected traffic619 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 W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 391st Street over Hashpuckney 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 W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W 391st Street over Hashpuckney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.