US Bridges

Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · N. of K-68 in Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105704888

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesTrib. South Wea Creek
LocationN. of K-68 in Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62249, -94.68111
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Trib. South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.