US Bridges

22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 9.0E 6.9S of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170580

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Road
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location9.0E 6.9S of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 2007
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1664, -99.16453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Road over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.