US Bridges

303rd ST over South Wea Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.6W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105304960

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

303rd ST over South Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 303rd ST over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries303rd ST
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location3.0S 0.6W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57776, -94.68921
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 303rd ST over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 303rd 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 303rd ST over South Wea Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 303rd ST over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 303rd ST over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.