US Bridges

295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105604940

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries295th ST
CrossesTrib. to South Wea Creek
Location2.0S 0.3W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59205, -94.68399
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2011)
Projected traffic815 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th ST over Trib. to 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 295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 295th ST over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.