US Bridges

Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 0.9N of 339 ST on Harmony · Structure no. 000611085005182

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Road
CrossesTrib. Hushpuckney Creek
Location0.9N of 339 ST on Harmony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41548, -94.881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney 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 Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Road over Trib. Hushpuckney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.