US Bridges

379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.4S 0.5E New Lancaster · Structure no. 000611101505145

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries379th Street
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location1.4S 0.5E New Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44007, -94.723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 379th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.