K42 HWY
Carrying K42 HWY over BIG SPRING CREEK DRAIN
7.76 MI E K14, Kingman, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: K42 HWY
The K42 HWY bridge in Kingman, Kansas carries K42 HWY over BIG SPRING CREEK DRAIN. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 430 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How K42 HWY compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 430 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999904200480561
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K42 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare K42 HWY against other structures in Kingman and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for K42 HWY?
K42 HWY in Kingman, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is K42 HWY inspected?
K42 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 430 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K42 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for K42 HWY?
K42 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining K42 HWY?
K42 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is K42 HWY and does age affect safety?
K42 HWY was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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