US Bridges

239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 5.0N 3.0E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611113004800

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri is a concrete culvert carrying 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries239th ST
CrossesTrib. Into Missouri
Location5.0N 3.0E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69451, -94.61931
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2011)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri 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 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 239th ST over Trib. Into Missouri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.