US Bridges

NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.8S of Mt. Vernon · Structure no. 000480767006168

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8
CrossesStream
Location1.0E 1.8S of Mt. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69208, -97.82547
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream 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 NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream carry?

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

How long is NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 160 A. JJ.0-3.8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.