US Bridges

403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.1W 2.0S of Fontana · Structure no. 000611083005205

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries403rd Street
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location3.1W 2.0S of Fontana
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39625, -94.90069
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 403rd Street over Trib. to 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 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.