US Bridges

Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R.

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.2W of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610587

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
488 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,479
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R. in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2043. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kc Road
CrossesBig Bull Creek and R.R.
Location1.0S 0.2W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56176, -94.88426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,479 (2011)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R. carry?

About 4,479 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R.?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kc Road over Big Bull Creek and R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.