US Bridges

Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.1N Circleville · Structure no. 000430985003649

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek is a steel culvert carrying Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor N-263
CrossesTrib. to Straight Creek
Location3.0E 1.1N Circleville
RouteCounty Highway 4303
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52169, -95.79278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Minor N-263 over Trib. to Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.