US Bridges

375th ST over Elm Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 12.0S 0.3W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105605140

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

375th ST over Elm Creek is a steel culvert carrying 375th ST over Elm Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries375th ST
CrossesElm Creek
Location12.0S 0.3W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44669, -94.68216
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating99.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2011)
Projected traffic12 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 375th ST over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 375th ST over Elm 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 375th ST over Elm Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 375th ST over Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 375th ST over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.