US Bridges

Michaelis Rd. over Stream

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 1.5W of Milberger · Structure no. 000840647404780

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michaelis Rd. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Michaelis Rd. over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMichaelis Rd.
CrossesStream
Location1.5W of Milberger
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71133, -98.94183
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michaelis Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michaelis Rd. over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Michaelis Rd. over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Michaelis Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Michaelis Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.