US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.49 MI E of Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480861

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 317 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesNinnescah S Fork Riv Dg
Location3.49 MI E of Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64417, -98.40528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width317 ft (96.6 m)
Roadway width312 ft (95.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2023)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg 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 Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 317 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Ninnescah S Fork Riv Dg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.