US Bridges

Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.5N of Kingman · Structure no. 000000000480380

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 537 N.Berry Ave
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location4.5N of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 537
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7124, -98.11799
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 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 traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 537 N.Berry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.