US Bridges

SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.5E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000480733506440

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 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 100 S. S.5-17.0
CrossesRed Creek
Location3.5S 0.5E of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50162, -98.12642
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic18 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 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 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 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 100 S. S.5-17.0 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.