US Bridges

232nd ST over South Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 5.9N 0.3W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105204781

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

232nd ST over South Wea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 232nd ST over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries232nd ST
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location5.9N 0.3W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70787, -94.68424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 232nd ST over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 232nd ST over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 232nd ST over South Wea Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 232nd ST over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 232nd ST over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.