US Bridges

K63 HWY over Straight Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.09 MI N Njct K16 · Structure no. 999906300750651

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K63 HWY over Straight Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K63 HWY over Straight Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesK63 HWY
CrossesStraight Creek
Location2.09 MI N Njct K16
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50694, -96.07611
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is K63 HWY over Straight 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K63 HWY over Straight Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K63 HWY over Straight Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K63 HWY over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.