US Bridges

Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Kansas · 6.0N 1.0E of Syracuse · Structure no. 000380341005662

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor Col #2 RD Q
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.0N 1.0E of Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07081, -101.725
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col #2 RD Q 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col #2 RD Q over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.