US Bridges

S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 7.1S 10.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 999918100710521

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesS. 10th Ave.
CrossesCarr Creek Drainage
Location7.1S 10.0E of Osborne
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33557, -98.5087
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns S. 10th Ave. over Carr Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.