NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek
PoorKingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0E of Varner · Structure no. 000480747006161
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots 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 NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NE 60 Ave. Z.0-3.1 over Smoots Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.