US Bridges

500 West G. Street over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 500 West G. Street · Structure no. 514500480000002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 West G. Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 500 West G. Street over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Carries500 West G. Street
CrossesStream
Location500 West G. Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6495, -98.11886
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 500 West G. Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 West G. Street 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 500 West G. Street over Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 500 West G. Street over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 500 West G. Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.