US Bridges

NE 10 RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 3.8E 1.0N of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050693805240

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10 RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 10 RD over Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 10 RD
CrossesCreek
Location3.8E 1.0N of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37644, -98.50239
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic96 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 NE 10 RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10 RD over 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 NE 10 RD over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 10 RD over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NE 10 RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.