US Bridges

327th 264 over Wild Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 7.7W 2.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610120

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th 264 over Wild Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 327th 264 over Wild Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries327th 264
CrossesWild Creek
Location7.7W 2.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 264
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5351, -95.02025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2011)
Projected traffic897 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 327th 264 over Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th 264 over Wild 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 327th 264 over Wild Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 327th 264 over Wild Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 327th 264 over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.