287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek
FairPosted for loadMiami County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.7W of Paola · Structure no. 000611079304920
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 287th Street over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 287th Street over Trib. to Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.