US Bridges

Cream Road over Sand Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 3.5E 4.8S of Isabel · Structure no. 000040693406580

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cream Road over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cream Road over Sand Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCream Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5E 4.8S of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39851, -98.49403
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cream Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cream 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 Cream Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cream Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cream Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.