US Bridges

Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.0E of Forbes Field · Structure no. 000891013004427

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStanley Rd. 263
CrossesDeer Creek
Location6.0E of Forbes Field
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96149, -95.53783
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stanley Rd. 263 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.