US Bridges

Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk

Poor

Miami County, Kansas · 0.1E of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000611091004742

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk is a steel culvert carrying Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesTrib. to Sweetwater Crk
Location0.1E of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73412, -94.8154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2011)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Trib. to Sweetwater Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.