US Bridges

110th over Tick Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0E of Meriden · Structure no. 000000000440012

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th over Tick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 110th over Tick Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries110th
CrossesTick Creek
Location3.5N 1.0E of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2453, -95.54661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 110th over Tick Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110th over Tick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 110th over Tick Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 110th over Tick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 110th over Tick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.