US Bridges

K-10 HWY over Drainage

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Douglas County, Kansas · 4.68 MI E of US-59 JCT · Structure no. 999901000231931

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-10 HWY over Drainage 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,271 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 331 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-10 HWY
CrossesDrainage
Location4.68 MI E of US-59 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92972, -95.17889
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width331 ft (100.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2023)
Projected traffic18,271 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is K-10 HWY over 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 over Drainage carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 331 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.