US Bridges

391st Street over Stream

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 11.0S 4.9W of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610470

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

391st Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 391st Street over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries391st Street
CrossesStream
Location11.0S 4.9W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41832, -94.96628
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 391st Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 391st Street over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 391st Street over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 391st Street over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 391st Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.