US Bridges

New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.3N of New Lancaster · Structure no. 000611101005065

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Lancaster RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.3N of New Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49647, -94.73265
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2011)
Projected traffic19 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 New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Lancaster RD over Middle 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 New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Lancaster RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.