US Bridges

54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.78 MI E K17 · Structure no. 999905400480231

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 3,602 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,573 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 165 ft wide.

Location

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Carries54/400 HWY Eb-Wb
CrossesSmoots Creek Drainage
Location2.78 MI E K17
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66833, -97.88528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,602 (2023)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Smoots Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.