US Bridges

SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.5W of Norwich · Structure no. 000480755606560

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSE160 S. DD.5-23.0
CrossesClear Water Creek
Location3.0S 4.5W of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41469, -97.92642
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water 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 SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE160 S. DD.5-23.0 over Clear Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.