US Bridges

Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 5.3N 4.5W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610700

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLackman Road
CrossesTrib. to Ten Mile Creek
Location5.3N 4.5W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70089, -94.76026
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Lackman Road 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 Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lackman Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.