US Bridges

10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.3N of Morrowville · Structure no. 001010837003185

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10.5-K 93
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.5W 1.3N of Morrowville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86442, -97.181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 10.5-K 93 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.