US Bridges

10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 6.5W of Burns · Structure no. 000570855705640

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10 Rd.
CrossesTrib. to White Water Riv
Location6.5W of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08631, -97.01175
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Rd. over Trib. to White Water Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.