US Bridges

SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Great Bend · Structure no. 000000000050170

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 10 Ave
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Great Bend
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33338, -98.74442
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SE 10 Ave over Antelope 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SE 10 Ave over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.