US Bridges

SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.5E of Adams · Structure no. 000480753106520

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE140 S. CC.1-21.0
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location1.0S 1.5E of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44392, -97.95194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 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 SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring 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 SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE140 S. CC.1-21.0 over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.