US Bridges

112th RD over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.7W of Udall · Structure no. 000180841306700

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

112th RD over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 112th RD over Sand Creek in Cowley 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries112th RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.5S 1.7W of Udall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31823, -97.14416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 112th RD over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is 112th RD over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 112th RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 112th RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 112th RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.