US Bridges

327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.7W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105205020

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying 327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries327th ST
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location6.0S 0.7W of Louisburg
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53425, -94.69054
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 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 327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th ST over Trib. to Middle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 327th ST over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.