US Bridges

SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.3W of Murdock · Structure no. 000480751006321

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 80 A. BB.0-11.1
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.5S 2.3W of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58967, -97.97228
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE 80 A. BB.0-11.1 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.