US Bridges

SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.1S 1.7W of Adams · Structure no. 000480747006501

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSE 60 A. Z.0-20.1
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.1S 1.7W of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45692, -98.00844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek carry?

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

How long is SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 A. Z.0-20.1 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.