US Bridges

SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.8E of Mardock · Structure no. 000480763006309

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

About this bridge

SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE140 A. HH.0-10.9
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location1.5S 3.8E of Mardock
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59054, -97.86264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek built?

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

What condition is SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots 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 SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek carry?

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

How long is SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE140 A. HH.0-10.9 over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.