US Bridges

351st Street over Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 9.0S 3.6W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611099505080

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

351st Street over Middle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 351st Street over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries351st Street
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location9.0S 3.6W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49129, -94.74464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 351st Street over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 351st Street over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 351st Street over Middle Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 351st Street over Middle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 351st Street over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.