SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek
PoorPosted for loadKingman County, Kansas · 1.0W of Willowdale · Structure no. 000480711806420
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SW 90 St. H.8-16.0 over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.