US Bridges

NE 10 DD.9-6 over Stream

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.2E of Waterloo · Structure no. 000480755906220

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10 DD.9-6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 10 DD.9-6 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 10 DD.9-6
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 1.2E of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66144, -97.91839
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic330 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 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 NE 10 DD.9-6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10 DD.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 June 2024.

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

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.