US Bridges

SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.6W of Belmont · Structure no. 000480745406440

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 100 S. Y.4-17.0
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.5S 1.6W of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50203, -98.01914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek carry?

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

How long is SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.