US Bridges

NW 10 RD over Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.2E of Albert · Structure no. 000050639805240

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 10 RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 10 RD over Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 10 RD
CrossesCreek
Location5.0S 0.2E of Albert
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37692, -98.99994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 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 NW 10 RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 10 RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 10 RD over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 10 RD over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NW 10 RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.