US Bridges

Mission Belleview over Poney Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611111004840

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Belleview over Poney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Belleview over Poney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Belleview
CrossesPoney Creek
Location2.0N 2.0E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.664, -94.63868
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2011)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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 Mission Belleview over Poney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Belleview over Poney 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 Mission Belleview over Poney Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Belleview over Poney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Belleview over Poney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.