US Bridges

K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.56 MI W of Jo Cl · Structure no. 999901000230761

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 324 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-10 HWY Frnt RD
CrossesCaptain Creek Drainage
Location0.56 MI W of Jo Cl
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94278, -95.06611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width324 ft (98.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic21,280 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 324 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY Frnt RD over Captain Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.