US Bridges

287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.3W of Somerset · Structure no. 000611095704920

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries287th St. 15-P.7
CrossesTrib to North Wea Creek
Location0.3W of Somerset
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60661, -94.77397
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2011)
Projected traffic350 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 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North 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 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 287th St. 15-P.7 over Trib to North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.