US Bridges

Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.3S 1.0W of Beagle · Structure no. 000611075005202

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrescent Hill Road
CrossesMound Creek
Location1.3S 1.0W of Beagle
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40011, -94.97363
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Hill Road over 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 Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Hill Road over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.