US Bridges

RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0S 5.0W of Olpe · Structure no. 000560935605520

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 10 (F.4-39.0)
CrossesVerdigris River
Location6.0S 5.0W of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17289, -96.25803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 10 (F.4-39.0) over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.