US Bridges

Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.5S 5.0E of Murdock · Structure no. 000000000480410

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 601 SE 60 St.
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.5S 5.0E of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56181, -97.83753
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic250 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 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish 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 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 601 SE 60 St. over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.