US Bridges

5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0E of Liberty · Structure no. 000631013006945

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5500 RD Mile 10
CrossesPotato Creek
Location1.5S 2.0E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12821, -95.55833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato 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 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 5500 RD Mile 10 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.