US Bridges

Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.5S of Beagle · Structure no. 000611071005205

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis RD
CrossesTrib. to Mound Creek
Location3.0W 1.5S of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 6101
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39678, -95.01044
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek built?

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

What condition is Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound 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 Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis RD over Trib. to Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.