Kingman County Bridge Report Card
Kingman County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kingman County, Kansas
Kingman County has 391 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 24 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.1% is above the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,202 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kingman County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 391 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 24 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,202 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.1% | 12.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.2% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 193,511 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,202 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kingman County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. To Chikaskia River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1982 |
| Us54/us400 HWY WB over K14 HWY | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,432 | 1975 |
| NE 10 Ff.7-6 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1928 |
| SE 10 St. Aa.0-8.0 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1945 |
| SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1950 |
| SE 100 S. Y.4-17.0 over Duck Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1960 |
| NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1974 |
| SE 80 A. Bb.0-14.5 over Coon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1945 |
| SW 170 S. P.6-24.0 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1948 |
| SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1951 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.