US Bridges

327th ST over Middle Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.1W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611103905020

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th ST over Middle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 327th ST over 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries327th ST
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location6.0S 1.1W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5343, -94.69658
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 327th ST over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is 327th ST over 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 327th ST over Middle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 327th ST over Middle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 327th ST over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.