US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 9.92 MI E Ejct US54/K14 · Structure no. 999905400480641

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 251 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesSmoots Creek Drainage
Location9.92 MI E Ejct US54/K14
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66889, -97.93889
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width251 ft (76.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2023)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY 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 US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 251 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Smoots Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.