US Bridges

Antioch RD over South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 5.7N of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105004783

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch RD over South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Antioch RD over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAntioch RD
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location5.7N of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70464, -94.68615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Antioch RD over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch RD over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Antioch RD over South Wea Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Antioch RD over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch RD over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.