US Bridges

287th Street over Trib. to Big Bull Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Paola · Structure no. 000611089104920

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th Street over Trib. to Big Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 287th Street over Trib. to Big Bull 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries287th Street
CrossesTrib. to Big Bull Creek
Location2.0N 2.0E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60684, -94.84382
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2011)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 287th Street over Trib. to Big Bull Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.