US Bridges

NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.7S 3.0E of Varner · Structure no. 000480749006167

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 70 A. AA.0-3.7
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location1.7S 3.0E of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69528, -97.99077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots 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 NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 70 A. AA.0-3.7 over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.