US Bridges

SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.3S 0.5W of Norwich · Structure no. 000480763006523

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE140 A. HH.0-21.3
CrossesStream
Location1.3S 0.5W of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43856, -97.86214
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SE140 A. HH.0-21.3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.