US Bridges

Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.2W 0.5N of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610560

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,756 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Star RD
CrossesBell Branch Creek
Location1.2W 0.5N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1384
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58261, -94.90072
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2011)
Projected traffic5,756 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 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 Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Star RD over Bell Branch 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 Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star RD over Bell Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.