US Bridges

10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.6S of Zurich · Structure no. 000000000820014

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 583)
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.6S of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20956, -99.438
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 583) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.