US Bridges

NE 10 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.4N of Pratt · Structure no. 000760677006208

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 10 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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 10 ST
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location5.0E 1.4N of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66381, -98.64598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 10 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10 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 10 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.