US Bridges

Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480260

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 361 NE 40 Ave
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location1.0S of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateKansas
Coordinates37.705, -98.04506
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic410 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 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 361 NE 40 Ave over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.