US Bridges

K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.12 MI W K14 · Structure no. 999904200480461

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK42 HWY
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location5.12 MI W K14
RouteState Highway 42
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44417, -98.17611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K42 HWY over Wild Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K42 HWY over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.