US Bridges

Somerset Road over South Wea Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.5N 5.8E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610550

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Road over South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Somerset Road over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerset Road
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location1.5N 5.8E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59593, -94.76907
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2011)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Somerset Road over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Road over South 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 Somerset Road over South Wea Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Road over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Somerset Road over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.