US Bridges

Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.8E 1.0S of Murdock · Structure no. 000000000480620

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 989 SE 160 Ave
CrossesStream
Location5.8E 1.0S of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 989
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59689, -97.82636
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic375 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 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream 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 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 989 SE 160 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.