US Bridges

Mission Belleview over Trib. to Poney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.4N 2.0E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611111004865

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Belleview over Trib. to Poney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Belleview over Trib. to Poney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMission Belleview
CrossesTrib. to Poney Creek
Location1.4N 2.0E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64131, -94.639
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2011)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib. to Poney Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Belleview over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Poney Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mission Belleview over Trib. to Poney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Belleview over Trib. to Poney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.