US Bridges

Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · N. Edge of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610588

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,546 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Kc RD 1604
CrossesTrib. to Ten Mile Creek
LocationN. Edge of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1604
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57989, -94.87534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2011)
Projected traffic13,546 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile 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 Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Kc RD 1604 over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.