US Bridges

K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.12 MI E Douglas Col WB · Structure no. 999901000461781

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,289 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK10 HWY WB
CrossesKill Creek
Location5.12 MI E Douglas Col WB
RouteState Highway 10
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96028, -94.97028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic23,289 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is K10 HWY WB over Kill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K10 HWY WB over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.