US Bridges

Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.6N of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611087804825

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile 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 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Road
CrossesTrib. to Ten Mile Creek
Location0.6N of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6733, -94.84822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2011)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile 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 Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Road over Trib. to Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.