US Bridges

Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.2W of Redfield · Structure no. 000061085306060

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 10.3-S.0
CrossesBunion Creek
Location4.0S 1.2W of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77606, -94.90103
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 10.3-S.0 over Bunion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.