US Bridges

US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.14 MI E of US-59 JCT · Structure no. 999901000231641

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS59 K10 HWY WB
CrossesNaismith Creek & Path
Location1.14 MI E of US-59 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92639, -95.24139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path 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 US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US59 K10 HWY WB over Naismith Creek & Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.