US Bridges

K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.52 MI S of KTA/K-10 JCT · Structure no. 999901000230861

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,853 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 415 ft wide.

CarriesK-10 HWY
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.52 MI S of KTA/K-10 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98889, -95.3425
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width415 ft (126.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic30,853 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek 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 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 415 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.