US Bridges

Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 263RDW 0.6 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000000000870130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 599 263rd W
CrossesTrib. to Clearwater Ck.
Location263RDW 0.6 N of 55THS
RouteCounty Highway 599
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60004, -97.643
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.