US Bridges

Rs 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.5N of Midway · Structure no. 00000000048B180

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 303 NE 100 Ave
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location0.5N of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 303
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66522, -97.93606
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 traffic490 (2021)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 303 NE 100 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 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 303 NE 100 Ave over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.