US Bridges

SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5E of Kingman · Structure no. 000480737606300

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 30 St. U.6-10.0
CrossesHunter Creek
Location3.0S 1.5E of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60414, -98.08811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.7 US tons
Inventory rating2.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$410,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 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 SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SE 30 St. U.6-10.0 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.