US Bridges

SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.5W of Spivey · Structure no. 000480723006540

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60 A. N.0-22.0
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0S 3.5W of Spivey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42794, -98.22731
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand 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 SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60 A. N.0-22.0 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.