US Bridges

255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · E Edge of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000000000610301

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries255th ST Rs 460
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationE Edge of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66514, -94.84691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2011)
Projected traffic1,357 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 255th ST Rs 460 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.