US Bridges

319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 5.0N of Drexel Mo. · Structure no. 000000000610640

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries319th Street
CrossesTrib. to Miami Creek
Location5.0N of Drexel Mo.
RouteCounty Highway 2110
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54761, -94.61276
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 319th Street over Trib. to Miami 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 319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 319th Street over Trib. to Miami Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.