US Bridges

287th Street over Walnut Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 4.6W 2.4N of Paola · Structure no. 000611075504920

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 287th Street over Walnut 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 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries287th Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.6W 2.4N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6073, -94.96501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2011)
Projected traffic422 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 287th Street over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is 287th Street over Walnut 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 287th Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 287th Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 287th Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.