Z Road over Little Sandy Creek
FairClark County, Kansas · 0.3S 2.4E of Acres · Structure no. 000130543906980
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Z Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Z Road over Little Sandy Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Z Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Z Road over Little Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Z Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Z Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Z Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.