US Bridges

NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · N.E. Cor. of Pratt · Structure no. 000760669006220

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 10th ST
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
LocationN.E. Cor. of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66057, -98.72089
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 10th ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.