US Bridges

K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.03 MI N US59 · Structure no. 999900700030171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,410 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK7 HWY-10th ST
CrossesWhite Clay Creek
Location0.03 MI N US59
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55889, -95.12722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,712 (2023)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek carry?

About 7,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY-10th ST over White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.