239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Kansas · 6.9W 8.0N of Paola · Structure no. 000611071204800
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 239th Street over Trib. to Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.