US Bridges

Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · S.E. Cor. of Pratt · Structure no. 000000000760290

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1731-SE 10 Ave
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
LocationS.E. Cor. of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 1731
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63743, -98.7212
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2021)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1731-SE 10 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.