US Bridges

Nims over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Nims at Stackman · Structure no. 5304008700LAR20

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nims over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nims over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNims
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
LocationNims at Stackman
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69472, -97.34892
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2006)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nims over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nims over Little Arkansas River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nims over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nims over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nims over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.