US Bridges

Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.4E 0.4S of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611089004844

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.4E 0.4S of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66019, -94.84545
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Road over 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 Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.