US Bridges

E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.8E of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040683307140

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0010 State Line
CrossesLittle Driftwood Creek
Location1.0S 3.8E of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99881, -98.58133
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0010 State Line over Little Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.