US Bridges

Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0W of Lansdowne · Structure no. 000000000480280

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362 SE 20 St.
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location1.0W of Lansdowne
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61869, -97.88253
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (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 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 SE 20 St. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.