US Bridges

335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 7.0S 2.1W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611101905040

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries335th Street
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location7.0S 2.1W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51973, -94.7159
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is 335th Street over Trib. to 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 335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 335th Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.