US Bridges

263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.9E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611109804860

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries263rd ST
CrossesTrib. Poney Creek
Location2.0N 1.9E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64955, -94.63988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2011)
Projected traffic1,398 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 263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd ST over Trib. Poney 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 ST over Trib. Poney Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd ST over Trib. Poney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.