US Bridges

T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 2.5N 4.2W of Hill City · Structure no. 000330541803820

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesT Road (west)
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location2.5N 4.2W of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40769, -99.92259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.