US Bridges

K11 HWY over Smoots Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.72 MI N Wjct US54 · Structure no. 999901400480411

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K11 HWY over Smoots Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K11 HWY over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesK11 HWY
CrossesSmoots Creek
Location5.72 MI N Wjct US54
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72917, -98.19083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K11 HWY over Smoots Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is K11 HWY over Smoots 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K11 HWY over Smoots Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K11 HWY over Smoots Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K11 HWY over Smoots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.