US Bridges

10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek

Poor

Chase County, Kansas · 0.7S 2.6W Saffordville · Structure no. 000090915105220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries10-U.1 Minor Col
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location0.7S 2.6W Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 920
StateKansas
Coordinates38.391, -96.44504
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 10-U.1 Minor Col over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.