River Road over Sand Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 0.5E of Lake City · Structure no. 000000000040300
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Road over Sand Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Sand Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.