US Bridges

W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.5W of Portis · Structure no. 000000000710310

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 10th DR (rs 863)
CrossesJoy Creek
Location0.5S 1.5W of Portis
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55409, -98.71818
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 10th DR (rs 863) over Joy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.