231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek
FairMiami County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.5W of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000000000610522
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 231st Street over Smith Br. of Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.