US Bridges

Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.0S of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000480010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 36 SW 170 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.0S of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38525, -98.42925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 36 SW 170 Ave 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 36 SW 170 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.