US Bridges

K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.94 MI N Pott. Coln · Structure no. 999906300660171

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesK63 HWY
CrossesRed Vermillion Creek
Location4.94 MI N Pott. Coln
RouteState Highway 63
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63528, -96.03278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2023)
Projected traffic461 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K63 HWY over Red Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.