US Bridges

SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 1.15 MI E US281 · Structure no. 999906400760171

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesSE 10 ST
CrossesNinnescah River Drainage
Location1.15 MI E US281
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63083, -98.71889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2021)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage 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 SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SE 10 ST over Ninnescah River Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.