US Bridges

SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.5E of Norwich · Structure no. 000480765006565

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE150 A. II.0-23.5
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.5S 0.5E of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40783, -97.84358
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy 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 SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE150 A. II.0-23.5 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.