US Bridges

231st Street over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 6.0N 6.6W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611091904780

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231st Street over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 231st Street over Ten Mile 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries231st Street
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location6.0N 6.6W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70925, -94.80112
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2011)
Projected traffic158 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is 231st Street 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 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 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 231st Street over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.