US Bridges

10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr.

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 12.8N 0.7W of Beardsley · Structure no. 000000000770370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr. in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 1421)
CrossesNorth Fork Driftwood Cr.
Location12.8N 0.7W of Beardsley
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99794, -101.24356
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr. 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 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 1421) over North Fork Driftwood Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.