US Bridges

SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0W 3.0S of Zenda · Structure no. 000480711006568

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 120 A. H.0-23.8
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0W 3.0S of Zenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40172, -98.33683
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SW 120 A. H.0-23.8 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.