US Bridges

Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.6S of Zenda · Structure no. 000000000480042

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 296 SW90 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location1.6S of Zenda
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41744, -98.28194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic415 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 296 SW90 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.