US Bridges

SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream

Poor

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0W of Midway · Structure no. 000480749006260

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

About this bridge

SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 10 St. AA.0-8.0
CrossesStream
Location2.0S 3.0W of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 4830
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63298, -97.99036
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream built?

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

What condition is SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream 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 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SE 10 St. AA.0-8.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.