US Bridges

359th ST 259 over Stream

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 14.0E 6.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610080

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

359th ST 259 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 359th ST 259 over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries359th ST 259
CrossesStream
Location14.0E 6.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47571, -94.61901
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2011)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 359th ST 259 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is 359th ST 259 over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 359th ST 259 over Stream carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 359th ST 259 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 359th ST 259 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.