NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek
FairPosted for loadKingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5E of Waterloo · Structure no. 000480755206220
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 399 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek?
The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.