US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.1S of Beagle · Structure no. 000611073005201

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.0W 1.1S of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4039, -94.99194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2011)
Projected traffic85 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church Road over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.