US Bridges

Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.8S 1.0E of Mt. Vernon · Structure no. 000000000480790

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 989 NE 160 Ave
CrossesNester Creek
Location4.8S 1.0E of Mt. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 989
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64942, -97.82606
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester 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 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 989 NE 160 Ave over Nester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.