US Bridges

Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 9.0S of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130110

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRs 120 RD 19
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location9.0S of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05963, -99.77706
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 120 RD 19 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 120 RD 19 over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.