US Bridges

327th 264 over Plum Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.1W 2.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610135

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th 264 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 327th 264 over Plum Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries327th 264
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.1W 2.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 264
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53472, -94.95292
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2011)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th 264 over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 327th 264 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 327th 264 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.