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10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 10.0-R.1 · Structure no. 000000000160450

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries10th. Rd.|rs 1472
CrossesLong Creek
Location10.0-R.1
RouteCounty Highway 1472
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16965, -95.64447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long 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 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 10th. Rd.|rs 1472 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.