US Bridges

263rd Street over North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.3W 2.0N of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611097604860

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd Street over North Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 263rd Street over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries263rd Street
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location4.3W 2.0N of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 380
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65051, -94.75571
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 263rd Street over North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd Street over North Wea 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 263rd Street over North Wea Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 263rd Street over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd Street over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.