US Bridges

RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 3.5E of Minneola · Structure no. 000130535006508

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 10
CrossesTrib to Bluff Creek
Location3.5E of Minneola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4462, -99.94179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 10 over Trib to Bluff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RD 10 over Trib to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.