US Bridges

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.3N of Zenda · Structure no. 000000000480070

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek in Kingman 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 296 SW 90 Ave
CrossesAllen Creek
Location2.3N of Zenda
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47556, -98.28211
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen 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 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.