US Bridges

Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clark County, Kansas · 3.5W 3.0S of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130460

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1885 RD W
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.5W 3.0S of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 1883
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14943, -99.84075
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1885 RD W over Little 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 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1885 RD W over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.