US Bridges

SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.3E of Murdock · Structure no. 000480759006284

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 120 A. FF.0-9.4
CrossesStream
Location1.3E of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61264, -97.89989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream built?

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

What condition is SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream 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 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE 120 A. FF.0-9.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.