US Bridges

SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.8N 2.6W of Norwich · Structure no. 000480759006442

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE120 A. FF.0-17.2
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.8N 2.6W of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49928, -97.899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 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 SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE120 A. FF.0-17.2 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.