Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek
FairMiami County, Kansas · 6.0W 5.9N of Paola · Structure no. 000611073004841
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, 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.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.