US Bridges

311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.6S 5.0W of Paola · Structure no. 000611075104980

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries311th Street
CrossesTrib. to Plum Creek
Location0.6S 5.0W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56398, -94.97108
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 311th Street over Trib. to Plum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 311th Street over Trib. to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.