US Bridges

255th Street over Stream

Poor

Miami County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.8W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610365

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

255th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 255th Street over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries255th Street
CrossesStream
Location3.0N 2.8W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66498, -94.72801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2011)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 255th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 255th Street over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 255th Street over Stream carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 255th Street over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 255th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.