US Bridges

T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.7W of Hill City · Structure no. 000330543303820

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
4 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 wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT Road (west)
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location2.5N 3.7W of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40774, -99.91326
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T Road (west) over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T Road (west) 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 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.