US Bridges

5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.8N 4.9W of Independence · Structure no. 000630987106742

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5050 RD Mile 10
CrossesGordon Creek
Location3.8N 4.9W of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 6328
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28027, -95.79911
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 5050 RD Mile 10 over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.