US Bridges

NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.8S 1.0E of Penaloso · Structure no. 000480715006188

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 100 A. J.0-4.8
CrossesStream
Location2.8S 1.0E of Penaloso
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67764, -98.30103
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream 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.0-4.8 over Stream carry?

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

How long is NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns NW 100 A. J.0-4.8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.