US Bridges

Rogers RD over South Wea Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 2.8S 0.4W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105504929

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers RD over South Wea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rogers RD over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers RD
CrossesSouth Wea Creek
Location2.8S 0.4W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59381, -94.68521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2011)
Projected traffic152 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers RD over South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers RD 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 Rogers RD over South Wea Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rogers RD over South Wea Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers RD over South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.