US Bridges

NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0W of Midway · Structure no. 000480751706220

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 104 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 10 BB.9-6
CrossesStream
Location1.0W of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66136, -97.95792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NE 10 BB.9-6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.