US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.9S of Beagle · Structure no. 000611073005190

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesTrib. to Mound Creek
Location2.0W 0.9S of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40503, -94.99197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Trib. to Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.