US Bridges

NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 6.5N 7.0E of Cunningham · Structure no. 000480715006124

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 100 A. J.0-1.4
CrossesGoose Creek
Location6.5N 7.0E of Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72719, -98.30117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW 100 A. J.0-1.4 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.