US Bridges

K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 8.28 Mi. N US24 · Structure no. 999906300750411

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesK63 HWY
CrossesBartlett Creek
Location8.28 Mi. N US24
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31444, -96.06333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Bartlett Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is K63 HWY over Bartlett 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K63 HWY over Bartlett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.