US Bridges

SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.0E of Norwich · Structure no. 000480767006444

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE160 A. JJ.0-17.4
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.5N 1.0E of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49778, -97.82586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand 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 SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE160 A. JJ.0-17.4 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.