US Bridges

SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 6.0E of Willowdale · Structure no. 000480727106420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 90 St. P.1-16.0
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location6.0E of Willowdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51601, -98.19003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic96 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 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse 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 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 90 St. P.1-16.0 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.