US Bridges

Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.6S 6.0W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611095004946

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Grove Road
CrossesTrib. to South Wea Creek
Location2.6S 6.0W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 439
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58515, -94.78746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 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 Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea 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 Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.