US Bridges

Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Nester Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.6N 6.5E of Murdock · Structure no. 000000000480300

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Nester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Nester Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 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.
CrossesNester Creek
Location0.6N 6.5E of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61853, -97.83294
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Nester Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 SE 20 St. over Nester 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 362 SE 20 St. over Nester Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.