US Bridges

54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Nester Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.78 MI E K17 · Structure no. 999905400480241

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

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Nester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Nester 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 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 160 ft wide.

Location

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Carries54/400 HWY Eb-Wb
CrossesNester Creek
Location4.78 MI E K17
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66806, -97.84861
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.9 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 Nester Creek built?

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

What condition is 54/400 HWY Eb-Wb over Nester Creek 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 Nester Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.