US Bridges

SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.5E of Kingman · Structure no. 000480737606320

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 40 St. U.6-11.0
CrossesStream
Location4.0S 1.5E of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58975, -98.08753
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic96 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 SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE 40 St. U.6-11.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.