US Bridges

New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 8.0S 2.9W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611101105060

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Lancaster RD over Trib. to 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 4 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Lancaster RD
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location8.0S 2.9W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 6110
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50594, -94.73175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2011)
Projected traffic146 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is New Lancaster RD over Trib. to 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 New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns New Lancaster RD over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.