US Bridges

SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.0W of Kingman · Structure no. 000480733006342

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10 A. S.0-12.2
CrossesHunter Creek
Location4.0S 1.0W of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57256, -98.1355
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter 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 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 10 A. S.0-12.2 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.