Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 3.8N 3.0W of Moline · Structure no. 000250923806562
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road 10 over Mound Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.