US Bridges

327th 264 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 8.8W 2.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610110

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th 264 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 327th 264 over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries327th 264
CrossesStream
Location8.8W 2.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53517, -95.04158
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2011)
Projected traffic751 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 327th 264 over Stream built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th 264 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 327th 264 over Stream carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 327th 264 over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 327th 264 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.