US Bridges

SE 10th St. over Deer Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 170.08M E. of SE 10th & D · Structure no. 52795089000H14A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 10th St. over Deer Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SE 10th St. over Deer Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 10th St.
CrossesDeer Cr.
Location170.08M E. of SE 10th & D
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03701, -95.63524
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2019)
Projected traffic622 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 10th St. over Deer Cr. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 10th St. over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 10th St. over Deer Cr. carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 10th St. over Deer Cr.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SE 10th St. over Deer Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.