US Bridges

NE 10 JJ.6-6 over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.8E 4.2S of Mt. Vernon · Structure no. 000480767606220

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10 JJ.6-6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 10 JJ.6-6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 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 JJ.6-6
CrossesStream
Location1.8E 4.2S of Mt. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66125, -97.81283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 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 traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 JJ.6-6 over Stream built?

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

What condition is NE 10 JJ.6-6 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 10 JJ.6-6 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 JJ.6-6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.