US Bridges

Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · .4 N of 311th on Baptiste · Structure no. 000000000610594

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaptiste DR 1027
CrossesTrib to South Wea Creek
Location.4 N of 311th on Baptiste
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56602, -94.84851
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2011)
Projected traffic1,594 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Baptiste DR 1027 over Trib to South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.