US Bridges

SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0S of Cleveland · Structure no. 000480733006425

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10 A. S.0-16.5
CrossesRed Creek
Location3.0S of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50956, -98.13561
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red 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.0-16.5 over Red Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 10 A. S.0-16.5 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.