US Bridges

287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.4N 0.1W of Paola · Structure no. 000611085204920

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,425 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries287th Street
CrossesTrib. to Bull Creek
Location2.4N 0.1W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60694, -94.88037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2011)
Projected traffic3,425 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 287th Street over Trib. to Bull 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 287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 287th Street over Trib. to Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.