US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.2N 2.0W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611103004847

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location2.2N 2.0W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 2312
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65369, -94.71294
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over North Wea 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.