US Bridges

Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 9.7S of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130100

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
471 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRs 120 RD 19
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location9.7S of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04585, -99.77685
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 120 RD 19 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.