US Bridges

SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.9S of Cleveland · Structure no. 000480733006423

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10 A. S.0-16.3
CrossesRed Creek
Location2.9S of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51215, -98.13561
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 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 SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW 10 A. S.0-16.3 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.