K68 HWY over South Wea Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 0.68 MI W of US-69 · Structure no. 999906800610441
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,926
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K68 HWY over South Wea Creek is a steel culvert carrying K68 HWY over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,926 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,292 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K68 HWY over South Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is K68 HWY over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K68 HWY over South Wea Creek carry?
About 6,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K68 HWY over South Wea Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns K68 HWY over South Wea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.