NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek
Kingman County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- NE 10 S. Old US 54 over Smoots Creek in Kingman County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 275 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 179 of the 391 inventoried bridges in Kingman County rated fair (45.8%); 24 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 398 ft |
| Location | 1.0S 0.5E of Waterloo |
| NBI structure number | 000480755206220 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kingman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1929 | 10,568 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1929 | 7,120 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1929 | 7,120 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1932 | 6,240 | Fair |
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1924 | 6,240 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg | 1932 | 5,439 | Good |
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