US Bridges

K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.41 MI S K156 · Structure no. 999926400730261

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK264 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location0.41 MI S K156
RouteState Highway 264
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18306, -99.1525
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2023)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K264 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.