US Bridges

231st Street over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.6S of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000611091004780

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231st Street over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 231st Street over 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 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 671 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries231st Street
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2.6S of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7093, -94.81607
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2011)
Projected traffic671 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is 231st Street over Ten Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.