US Bridges

SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 5.5N of Pawnee Rock · Structure no. 000050643105280

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 10 RD
CrossesTrib. to Dry Walnut Ck.
Location5.5N of Pawnee Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34761, -98.9768
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 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 SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. 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 SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. carry?

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

How long is SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SW 10 RD over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.