US Bridges

Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek

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Kingman County, Kansas · 1.1S 0.5W of Adams · Structure no. 00000000048B130

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 303 SE 70 Ave
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.1S 0.5W of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44278, -97.98999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.