US Bridges

Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.6S of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000611091004786

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWoodland RD
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2.6S of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70078, -94.81599
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2011)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland RD over Sweetwater 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland RD over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.