US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 4.6N 6.2E of Aetna · Structure no. 000040653706908

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Big Sandy Ck.
Location4.6N 6.2E of Aetna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15514, -98.84439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. 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 Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Trib. to Big Sandy Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.