US Bridges

Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.7W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611103304922

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOxford RD
CrossesTrib. to South Wea Creek
Location1.2S 1.7W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60537, -94.70848
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic215 (2011)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford RD over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.