US Bridges

16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · K.0-11.9 · Structure no. 000000000160040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries16th. Rd. | Rs 10
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
LocationK.0-11.9
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19843, -95.75703
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2019)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.