US Bridges

O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 11.6S 3.0E of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320320

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesO Road (rs 904)
CrossesWest Sand Creek
Location11.6S 3.0E of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 904
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9005, -100.18135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is O Road (rs 904) over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O Road (rs 904) over West Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.